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    Wireless and Wired Network Question

    I have a network which is wired up the good ol' fashioned way with a Netgear router, a 10/100 switch, and CAT5 cabling.

    I'd like to be able to add wireless capabilities to my network, but I don't want to undo what I've already got.

    Is there a way of adding a wireless access point without playing "dueling routers?"

    Thanks in advance!


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    Sure. You need a wireless access point, not a wireless router. Just plug it into your switch & away you go.

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    If you wanted just a drop-in replacement for your router, you could go with something like this.
    http://www.linksys.com/Products/prod...id=23&prid=415

    On the other hand, if you wanted to just add something, you could go with a product like this that Jeff suggested.
    http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=501

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    Thanks, guys!

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    Wireless is great, you must remember though that wireless is more vulnerable to hackers. I also suggest some type of security messures/programs to protect yourself. You never know what your neighbors are up too.

    *Ever hear your neighbors chatting from your cordless phone?

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