Is there any wireless network adapter that also works as a wireless access point OR switch ?
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Dunno.  I've got a WiFi bridge connected to a wireless router, and I can share any wireless hardware with any other wireless hardware within 300 ft. +/-
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Hi Jon,\nWhile you're free to surf eBay for older 1700 series routers for example, what you'll want is an 800 series Cisco router.  This is Cisco's newer ISR (Integrated Services Router) that is not only your best bet for a home use broadband access router, but will give you the VPN functionality you need, and you have wireless options as well.  Check out the 851 for currently $399 list price or the 851W for $499 which has dual ethernet and wireless as well.  Both models have a 4-port 10/100 switch and an SPI firewall and IPsec VPN.  You also have 871 and 871W options for a little more.  Check out the link below to compare models based on your needs, this also has links to all the data sheets.  Also, to find a Cisco partner/reseller to buy one in your area, go here: http://tools.cisco.com/WWChannels/LOCATR/jsp/partner_locator.jsp
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Depends on if your laptop has USB ports.  If it does then the age of your laptop comes into play. Most Wifi adapters out now require USB 2.0, but some will work with 1.1 as well. Also whether or not your operating system supports WiFi networking \n\nYou can find them at just about any store that carries networking equipment.
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You can get a wireless router and either a pciama card or a usb for the laptop. <$100 check at office depot.\nSet up you router and then install driver in laptop and have the laptop look for available wireless networks and enable.\n\nInternal wireless cards are easy to install, you just have to get the right one and the antenae.  Good luck
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I have linksys, it works pretty well.
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you can always use a router or you can buy a lan adapter. it's like a lan hub
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To connect a wireless adapter to a router you'll have to configure the router to accept your wireless adatper. The operating system like Windows 98 only handles the wireless settings on the adapter.\n\nAt the back or side of your wireless adapter there should be a key/serial called as "Physical Address". Note that number down. \n\nThen open up the configuration portal of your wireless router. In the configuration portal, there should be a space that asks for wireless access card / physical address.\n\nenter the PA in that space and set up the router to accept the card for wireless access.\n\n-------x------\n\nFor the best i would greatly suggest you to use the manual of your router. If you have an old router, visit the router manufacturer website for online manuals
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Assuming you have modem - go with 'Windows network'\n\nOtherwise, crossover ehter net cable.
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the PC can be connected via ethernet to the wireless router
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http://compnetworking.about.com/ wireless\nhttp://www.homenethelp.com/ wired\nhttp://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread19721.html usb
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Just buy a wireless router with a built in Ethernet switch & do away with the other router.\nOf course you will need to have a wireless card for your laptop if you don't already.
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if you've already got the wireless network set up, I believe Network Magic, which is a program made for this you can link everything together, and monitor the network. Or you can get a wireless printer adapter.
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Well, that is a firewall, I would suggest connecting it both to your router and your switch.  Preferably in between them.....
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That is the best alternative, unless you have a USB network adapter cable though they are more costly or you might use bluetooth enabled routers, thats costly too.\nRj45 is the best bet for you.\nbut once you buy your wireless adapter card, if you have problems connecting to a wireless Network. let me know, or you go through the manual well.\n\nI hope I answered the question you had in mind
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there are several ways to connect your wireless router. if it has a 4 port switch, it can be connected with a LAN cable (RJ45-RJ45 regular). that cable is what you should have to setup the router (don't do it in no case via a wireless connection).\nthe other way is a connection via a wireless PCI card or a WLAN USB dongle.\n\nPCI Wireless-G Adapter\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124115\nUSB 2.0 Wireless-G USB Dongle\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833171004\nRJ45 CAT5e Patch Cable\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812106322
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use a wireless router or a crossover cable
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Yes it is possible to setup vlans on that switch.