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Herbert Graf <[log in to unmask]>
Mon, 14 Oct 2002 20:41:50 -0400
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> Yes you need a wireless access point, I recommend the lynksys.
> If you get the
> 4 port model, you can get rid of the hub if you want to.  Then
> you only need
> a wireless adapter for your daughters machine.  USB is easy to setup.  I
> use one to
> connect machines I work on to the internet for updates.

        Actually you do not NEED an access point, you can use two "normal" wireless
cards in ad-hoc mode which allows them to communicate directly with each
other. However, contrary to what I said I recommend getting an access point.
The reason is I tried to go the "ad-hoc" route and it was VERY difficult to
get going, to save time I just bought an AP. TTYL

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