Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 17:22:01 -0400 From: Greg Pavelcak <g.pavelcak@comcast.net> To: freebsd-chat@freebsd.org Subject: General Wireless Network Question Message-ID: <20031011212201.GA67228@bishop.my.domain>
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Well, I've done some online searching and got some helpful stuff from FreeBSD mail archives, but I would just like to double check a couple of things. In the wireless world, I don't understand an access point. Right now, we have Comcast cable internet, a 4 port router, and a few computers all wired, and all with access to the internet. Am I right in thinking that I can just replace the current router with a wireless router, get some wireless network cards, and get the same results? (I'm thinking D-Link because I read in FreeBSD mail archives that they use supported chips.) I plan to go with the "b" standard as opposed to "g". I read somewhere that my cable service only gives me about 5Mbps anyway, so I assume that the speed capabilities beyond that will only be relevant between computers in my house, and I don't think that's much of an issue. What we really want is to have access to the internet from anywhere. Is there any reason to shell out extra money for the "g" devices? Any and all input on making the transition to wireless would be greatly appreciated. Again, I'm just talking about getting all of our computers access to the 'net. I'm the only one running FreeBSD. Everyone else is on Windows2000 or XP. Thanks. Greg
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