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connecting desktop with laptop via router
I have a Dim 8200 desktop and just purchased an Insp 9100. I want to connect them for internet and printing. I bought a EtherFast Cable/dsl router with 4 port switch. Is this all I'll need? Do I need a wireless card for the 9100? Thanks for anybody's help....
ricsim
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April 11th, 2004 17:00
nrmajnne
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April 11th, 2004 18:00
ricsim
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April 11th, 2004 18:00
What type of dsl/router do you have? Is it a wireless router? If it is you can put the card in the PCMCIA slot or a usb type which either can be removed when ever you need the slot. Most people may tell you to use "g" but in most cases "b" is all that is needed for a small network. If you intend to add more than 2 or 3 computers to your network than "g" may be the way to go.
jwatt
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April 11th, 2004 22:00
I believe all current Inspirons include built-in Ethernet for wired networking. So unless you want the added convenience of wireless, the 9100's already equipped for wired networks.
You didn't specify the EtherFast router model number. If it doesn't support wireless, you'd need to replace it with a router that supports both wired and wireless connections.
But if you want to stay with wired Ethernet, you're all set.
Jim
nrmajnne
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April 12th, 2004 02:00
I'm not sure what you mean by "wired Ethernet". It didn't give a model number but the brand is LINKSYS. My desktop and my laptop will be in other rooms. Hopefully connected wireless via the router. Have not received the router yet and am hoping I ordered the right one. It's the EtherFast Cable/dsl router with 4 ports. Tech Specs:
Status Indicators: Power, Ethernet, Internet
Cable Included: Network cable (this goes from the router to the desktop right?) then wireless to the other room (the laptop)?
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Bast-Tx); FCC, CE
Ports Total (free)/ Connector type: WAN: 1xRJ-45 10/100 Bast-T Port, LAN: 4 x RJ-45 10/100Base-T ports
Thank you so much for getting back to me so quick.
nrmajnne
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April 12th, 2004 03:00
Looks like I'm gonna have to try and intercept my router order. Thanks for your help Jim.
Norma
jwatt
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April 12th, 2004 03:00
I was referring to your new laptop. It comes equipped with an Ethernet interface but not a wireless interface unless you ordered one.
It didn't give a model number but the brand is LINKSYS. My desktop and my laptop will be in other rooms. Hopefully connected wireless via the router.
So the 8200 will be in the same room as the DSL/Cable router, so you can connect the 8200 to the router using Ethernet? And the 9100 will be in a different room, so you want a wireless connection to it?
Have not received the router yet and am hoping I ordered the right one. It's the EtherFast Cable/dsl router with 4 ports. Tech Specs:
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Bast-Tx); FCC, CE
Ports Total (free)/ Connector type: WAN: 1xRJ-45 10/100 Bast-T Port, LAN: 4 x RJ-45 10/100Base-T ports
It looks like that router doesn't support 802.11b or 802.11g. So if you're going to want to connect the 9100 (and/or the 8200) wirelessly, you'll need a wireless router, such as the Linksys WRT54g.
Linksys has an excellent networking tutorial that will help you decide how to set up your network.
Jim
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April 12th, 2004 04:00
Jim