Wireless Network Setup

[cdavid]

I have just bought a new laptop that has a wireless NIC, as I plan to use it when

I'm not sitting at my computer desk. I would like to add it to my network so that I

can access my other computers from it to share files, as well as to connect to

the internet. Right now, my other 3 computers, which are all in the same room,

are connected through a hub and then a router (all by cable). The router that I'm

currently using only has 2 ports, one for cable in and one for cable out.

The setup I am using is:

-> modem -> wired router -> hub -> computer1, computer2, etc.

If I replaced my router with a wireless one and connected all of my computers to the

ports on it (whether with cable or wireless), would I still be able to share files between

them, or would they only have a shared internet connection?

If not, how would I go about doing it?

[PC_LOAD_LETTER]

in your configuration, if you replaced either the wired router or the hub (or both) with a wireless router, you would get the same functionality as you currently have. a wireless router is just a router that also has wireless. it shouldnt change your setup.

[cdavid]

What is a wireless access point? I was just looking at some new routers on

a site and it mentioned it. It was connected to a port on a hub.

Is it something that may be cheaper than buying a new wireless router?

Edited November 24, 2008 by cdavid

[tain]

A wireless access point provides wireless access to a wired network. A WAP likely has fewer features like ports and configuration options than a router. Prices are pretty comparable and affordable.