Wireless Network

[Wojtek]

Hey there,

I'm going to network wirelessly my computers.

I'm thinking of getting this:
Linksys WMP54GS (http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=36&prid=621)
Linksys WRT54GS (http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=610)

cable modem -> router

router -> cable -> computer1 (onboard Lan)
router -> wireless -> computer2 (The PCI card)

router -> wireless -> wifi laptop (built in wifi)

Would that work?


Also, any comments about that marketing thingy "SpeedBooster" that supposedly increases speeds by upto 35%?

Thanks

[Me]

I have the same setup. I live in military barracks, so I got the guy two floors up with internet to set up a wireless network. He cables into the router, while I use wireless. Unfortunately, only B will get me connected, G won't even pierce the floors. :(

And every brand has their own version of the SpeedBooster. But you only get the speed gains if you use same-brand products. i.e, netgear router with netgear card, linksys router with linksys card. They both have to support the technology. It says on the box.

[Robert]

Sure it will work. The speedbooster does increase signal strength in some cases, but I wouldn't buy it because of that extra feature. The router itself is a great router and you should have no problems with it.

As far as the PCI Card you will be using, I prefer the USB Adapters one since they allow you to place the USB Receiver higher up for better signal.

[Wojtek]

Well I wish I would of posted that sooner :)

I ended up with Linksys WMP54G non speedbosted and the pci Linksys WRT54G.
Usb was even cheaper.. oh well, I'm still happy with it.

I have a steady Very Good 36-48Mbps connection according to that lil tray icon :)


Now I got a prob with the network
The computers dont recognize each other, but internet works

1: Win XP Pro Eng
2: Win XP Home Fr

Any ideas?

/edit/
more details:

On Pc 1 in "Microsoft Windows Network" window I got Mshome and Workgroup
mshome gives me pc1
workgroup gives pc2
When trying to access pc2, I get a box with PC2/guest, enter pasword

On Pc 2 in "Microsoft Windows Network" window I got Mshome and Workgroup
mshome gives me pc2
workgroup gives me pc1
When trying to access pc1, I get a box with access denied

/edit2/
It appears PC1 can see shared drives on PC2,
but PC2 can't see shared drives on PC1

[Wojtek]

Nobody eh?

Well I moved my router and wiggled the antennas and now I got a constant 54Mbps wireless connexion. Now just gotta figure out how to solve my problem and i"ll be set

I'll be reformatting within a few days so I'll try then when its a fresh start :)

tnx :)