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Started by Greven Dec 27, 2002 at 12:35 AM 1 replies 400+ views

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Dec 27, 2002 at 12:35 AM

Got a wireless network question for everyone. Currently I have a wireless AP router that is connected to my cable modem. From there I have a wire to my desktop, and then wireless to my laptop. I''m going to be adding a new pc and wanting to connect my PS2 to the network as well since I have the network adapter. If I connect a wireless AP like the Linksys WAP11 and connect a hub/switch to it, will the two devices be able to connect to my router without disrupting my laptop? Basically I don''t want to run a cable (that involves cutting into the walls of my new house) and I figure I already have a wireless setup. Will the WAP11 basically turn into a "wireless hub"? I know I can setup a point to point, but that breaks the connection with the laptop. Is this going to be possible?

Always remember, you''''re unique. Just like everyone else. Greven

andromeda

Dec 27, 2002 at 1:05 AM

Argh! I need to draw myself a diagram.....


 
(solid lines represent wired connections, dashed represent wireless)


                cable modem
                     |
                wireless router  - - - - laptop
                  |           -
            desktop pc         -
                                -
                           wireless ap
                                 |
                              hub/switch
                                  |
                                  ps2

Did I get everything right, and the diagram is correct? If so, I don''t see any problems. If you''re worried about the wireless AP interfering with the laptop, I highly doubt you''ll have difficulties.

Greven

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Greven

Dec 27, 2002 at 8:33 AM

That''s exactly the setup I''m looking to have. Plus another pc along with the PS2... Creating my own "media center" computer for mp3s

Thanks for the help. I really didn''t want to cut into my nice walls

Always remember, you''''re unique. Just like everyone else.
Greven

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