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    Wireless LAN for laptop Setup !

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by WhiteDragon, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. WhiteDragon

    WhiteDragon Notebook Guru

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    I'm looking for a way to setup a wireless LAN on my laptop to my desktop. The type of configuration I'm hoping exists is one whereas a plug something small\mobile into my laptop and then something gets plug into my desktop so they can communicate. Does anyone have any recommendations or what to look for ?
     
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Meaning your desktop and your notebook on wireless?

    . A router supporting WLAN
    . A WLAN PCI card for your desktop.
    . Make both system "share" to be able to see each other.

    I take it that your notebook is wireless ready.

    cheers ...
     
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  3. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you already have your own network where you live it should be easily doable by setting up a network connection in the Windows control panel and sharing files/folders.
     
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    WhiteDragon Notebook Guru

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    I need a router that supports WLAN for the laptop and a WLAN PCI card for the desktop that's it. Any affordable but good product for either anyone can recommend ?
     
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    tapper Notebook Geek

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    D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router ($95) and a N receiver for performance if not any old G will work.

    you need N in notebook as well for it to work, but if its 2 years or younger it will most likely have it.

    I recomend the N though because youll have far superior coverage if that is to expensive for you there is other D-link Wireless N Routers that run $25-65 but you have to dig. i find that is best bang for buck though
     
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