[NTLUG:Discuss] Wireless Home Network

[terry]

Kevin E. Ivey wrote:
> Lance Simmons wrote:
> 
>> I want to change my home network over to wireless, but I'm a bit
>> intimidated.  Have others on the list done it, and what would you say is
>> the difficulty level?
> 
> 
> Howdy,
> 
> It is pretty simple.  If you already have your router/firewall the way 
> you like it, just plug an access point into your switch/hub.  You can 
> use the same addressing scheme as your wired setup.
> 
> I use D-Link stuff because the setup is very easy and web-based. 802.11b 
> stuff is very cheap now and will do just fine for web and file transfer 
> type networking.
> 
> Just remember to use MAC address filtering to keep others from linking 
> to your network...
> 
> keVIn
> 
> 
> 
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Using WEP key is good for security, and strong password on the access 
point and any bridges you may have.

Bridges are easier and better than wireless adapters, but they cost 
more.  (You get what you pay for.)

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but test everything; hold fast what is good,
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