Re: Home Networking - need router advice

If you are planning to connect wirelessly all over the house you do need a
WiFi Router.
The desktop does not necessarily need to be wireless and you can set the
whole thing up so that each unit has independent access to the internet.
The problem with ICS is that the host computer needs to be on at all times.
Look here for setting up a wireless/wired connection/network where each
device can access the net independently
http://www.homenethelp.com/home-network.asp
peterk

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"Michael T" <anonymous@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I am a bit overwhelmed with all the different routers available.
>
> I plan to use my notebook (roaming from room-to-room) on a WinXP Home
> Network with a desktop (the ICS host) in my bedroom.. I also will be using
> it with public hot spots when I travel.
>
> So I would should be some simple questions about wireless routers for you
> gurus.
>
> Given my planned usage do you recommend a Wi-Fi router (e.g. the Orinoco
> BG-2000)? Or will a NON-Wi-Fi router like a Linksysy WRT54gs ($70 on
> Amazon) suffice?
>
> Presumably my first step is to use the Network Setup Wizard to configure
> my desktop as the ICS host. Is this correct?
>
> Also, if I use the Windows XP ICS software on my ICS host (a desktop in my
> bedroom) to share its DSL connection with my notebook, do I need the DSL
> software (from my ISP) installed on my notebook as well?
>
> Michael
>
>
>


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