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p3rsian
10-19-2002, 06:12 PM
hi
my friend wants to get cable internet through time warner
the problem is he has 2 pcs . 1 upstairs and the other downstairs
the cable line is right next to the pc upstairs
how can he also get internet downstairs with no cords !
and how much would it usually cost ?
spigidygak
10-19-2002, 07:47 PM
Get a wireless router and get either a pci wi-fi nic or an usb wi-fi. There have been deals put out every other day or two on the deals page, use the search tool for it.
p3rsian
10-19-2002, 08:01 PM
what does pci wi-fi nic stand for ?
irwin
10-19-2002, 09:02 PM
Originally posted by p3rsian
what does pci wi-fi nic stand for ?

Let's break it down, shall we? (hammer time) :)

pci: peripheral component interconnect – a socket and protocol that provides for add-on function to a PC

wifi: Wireless Fidelity (wifi is a standard for wireless networks)

nic: network interface card
p3rsian
10-20-2002, 12:58 AM
ok
well is there like a special frequency i have to buy ? i mean does the router and the pci have to work on the same frequency or is it universal ?
Leon
10-20-2002, 04:01 AM
Just make sure it comforms to the 802.11b standard and you'll be set.

This is another option:

http://www.dlink.com/products/dwl810/images/dwl_810Main.jpg
http://www.dlink.com/products/dwl810/

btw, you will still need a wireless router to use it.




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However, the cheapest way is still going with cords. I got the CompGeeks 1000ft of ethernet with crimper, RJ45 plugs, and tester for $44. Going wireless will cost a lot more and will be slower.
p3rsian
10-20-2002, 12:18 PM
would it be VERY slower, if he goes wireless ?
ribitch
10-20-2002, 12:40 PM
Originally posted by p3rsian
would it be VERY slower, if he goes wireless ?

802.11b is 11mbps maximum. Average use is around 5-6mbps.

802.3 (wired ethernet) is available in 10mbps 100mbps and 1000mbps. The faster, the more costly. Most users buy a 10/100 switch.


Unless you transfer tons of large files between systems, you wont notice any difference.
spigidygak
10-20-2002, 01:33 PM
Originally posted by p3rsian
would it be VERY slower, if he goes wireless ?

For an internet connection of even cable or dsl, there is no difference. But for file transfers there is some difference. Depending on the size of the file. As ribitch said the larger, the more difference you'll notice.
DaFunkyUnit
10-20-2002, 02:15 PM
plus if you play online games such as WC3 or CS, you'll notice a small 2-second pause every 10 minutes or so
Persius
10-20-2002, 11:26 PM
go with the wireless theryre tight :o