If so, is the ethernet connection currently used by the DSL/cable modem ?

Do you need the laptop to access the internet via the DSL/cable modem ?

If your sony already has a wireless card, you need to find out whether it is a 801.11b or 801.11g or something else.

If you have a wireless DSL modem with integrated router from your DSL provider then you don't need anything. Otherwise, you need a wireless router that connects to your modem and your Dell. The wireless router also acts as the access point to your Sony (which I presume has a wireless card). If you don't have a wireless card in the laptop, get the card and wireless router from the same manufacturer and that would make life a bit easier if you call the not always useful help line. I had problem with Linksys hardware, the wireless router worked fine but the adapter cards kept dropping the connection (both USB and PCI cards), I don't know why. I also had problem with adapter cards from D-link but I ended up using a couple of D-link access points functioning in client mode (for those who understand what I'm talking about) and no more dropped connections unless I was fooling with it 8-).

If your Dell is centrally located in your condo, you most likely can access the Dell anywhere in your living space unless you've got metal insulation between walls or floors.

Let us know what you end up with.

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• OT Wireless Network, Jono, Sun, 26 Dec 2004 14:01:18
  • This product guide should help...., MI-Roger , Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:24:28
  • From another "old" Saaber, just went through this...., TKC, Sun, 26 Dec 2004 16:43:51
    • Linksys wifi router 801.11b "B", Scott Paterson , Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:04:49
      • I don't even get signal in every room of my house..., turrbo , Sun, 26 Dec 2004 20:47:49
        • Re: I don't even get signal in every room of my house..., Spiros Trianta, Mon, 27 Dec 2004 07:10:26
          • great suggestions!, Scott Paterson , Wed, 29 Dec 2004 16:57:18
  • Re: OT Wireless Network, turrbo , Sun, 26 Dec 2004 15:21:42
    • Don't need wireless card for PC ..., Bill Homer , Sun, 26 Dec 2004 16:03:31
      • Right...mine is directly ethernet-connected to the..., turrbo , Sun, 26 Dec 2004 20:43:51
      • Here is what I have, Jono, Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:30:57
        • simple answer, nt moore, Tue, 28 Dec 2004 08:04:51
        • Do you have DSL or cable modem with the Dell ?....., TKC, Mon, 27 Dec 2004 06:29:12 <-- Viewing This Message
          • Re: Do you have DSL or cable modem with the Dell ?....., Jonthan, Mon, 27 Dec 2004 09:04:00
            • Yup, that sounds right, the wireless router to Dell...., TKC, Mon, 27 Dec 2004 10:34:24

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