Wireless Networking - Help

[R. K. Raja]

Hi.

I have a PC desktop hooked up to a cable modem and a laptop. I want to be able to share files and internet access between the laptop and the desktop wirelessly.

What specific things do I need? I've gone to the store but no one really is an expert. I am not sure which types of hardware allow both sharing of files and internet access via the cable modem.

Can someone help me out here?


Thanks,
R. K. Raja

[Ben]

You'll need a wireless router and some wireless networking cards then........ah well thats all i know :biggrin2: i've never made a wireless network before but make sure you secure it well because someone with a laptop and a wireless networking card driving by your house will be able to access your network

[R. K. Raja]

Originally posted by HTML-Guru
You'll need a wireless router and some wireless networking cards then........ah well thats all i know :biggrin2: i've never made a wireless network before but make sure you secure it well because someone with a laptop and a wireless networking card driving by your house will be able to access your network

Lol, I know that, but I'm having trouble finding which router specifically meets my needs. Most of the ones I've seen aren't clear on what they do.

I have no networking experience so mind my ignorance :)

[Ben]

http://www.bestbuy.com/ComputersPeripherals/ModemsNetworking/RoutersBridges.asp?m=488&cat=540&scat=1574

[R. K. Raja]

Originally posted by HTML-Guru
http://www.bestbuy.com/ComputersPeripherals/ModemsNetworking/RoutersBridges.asp?m=488&cat=540&scat=1574

I took a look at some of there wireless networking hardware... will I be able to share files with these :confused: