Re: Wireless Connection

From: Tony Sheppard (grumbledook_at_mac.com)
Date: 03/15/04 

Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:06:56 +0000

On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:09:30 +0000, Mike T wrote
(in message <u5#julsCEHA.2800@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl>):

> Hello all,
>
> I am getting a laptop and want to set up wireless networking for it. I
> currently have an iMac and Xbox connected to a wired linksys router. I do
> not plan on going wireless anytime soon with the iMac or Xbox. Is there a
> low cost option that maybe connects to my current router to offer wireless
> capability?
>
> MIKE T
>
>

Pick up a cheap base station / router from LinkSys, D-Link or Netgear. They
can come cheaper than buying an Airport card nowadays.

HTH

Tony Sheppard

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