Just wanted to get a feel of how everyone is connecting their network to their network devices over wifi.

Someone's asked me to recommend a hardware for them to out and purchase for home use (and yes she'd love to be able to browse from her pda2k).

In turn what would you guys recommend?

hi
sorry need you get you more clearer
I use my Wifi and use browser, emails, etc..you name it from my PDA2K

no i mean what hardware have you used to setup the wifi network at home. don't matter if your using it for your PDA2k or not ..

ok,i guess you mean to ask do we need a WirelssAcess point and it's cofigurations etc...so that it works at ur home netowrk even to acess internet whethr it be PDA2K or any other pc?

guys can you help?

I am using 3com ADSL firwall router (has built in firewall). and it is nice I use it through two doors with my PDA2K.

I needed no configaration to use it on my PCs and needed no configaration for my PDA2K

Universally renowned WiFi routers are from Linksys. They are supposed to be the best and that was the only reason i bought it.

If ur in Dubai and using Etisalat's DSL service, then u will haveta buy an ADSL Modem + Router combo. Jus buying a router is not going to help.

However, if ur using Sahm's ADSL service then just a router will suffice.

Another thing u shud know is that WEP is very important so that no one hacks into ur network. Most branded routers today come with WEP, so its not a problem....preferrably 128bit encryption.

Also, if u intend to use WiFi all over ue apartment or house, then just buying a router is not going to help as it has a ver limited range which means u will have to also invest in a repeater. The apprix price of any decent ADSL Modem with Router + Repeater shud cost approx abt AED 900.

Docc.

Since the last post this is what I have managed to scrape together for my friend:

1. dlink access point x 1
2. usb wifi dongle x 2

According to you Docc, you definately need a router. Isn't there a way you can make the PC with the Etisalat's DSL work as a router, rather than going out and dishing out money for a router?

I know I am going to sound so dumb by saying this but, "Doesn't WinXP have some sort of routing ability within itself?" (I sound so intelegent .. NOT!)

Hehe....Wish it was that simple Zakkhan. But it doesnt work that way.

For the WLAN to be accessible throughout the apartmnet/house, ur friend will need a ADSL Modem+Router and a Repeater. If its a big Villa, then perhaps 2 repeaters will be required; larger the area more the repeaters. But generally for abt 4000 Sq.Ft are, 1 repeater shud be enough.

How were u planning to connect the Etisalat's ADSL Modem to the AP?

Docc.

connect the ADSL to the PC and the AP to the PC. Having the PC as a common thing and doing some 'WinXP magic' and making the having the net over the wireless connection.

the missing thing is .. what is that 'WinXP magic' ?

Nopes, not possible i'm afraid. I dont think there is anythin that offers wot u are asking.

Ur best bet is what i suggested. Consider it an investement....

Docc.