Hi Joleen,
As for the speeds, you probably want one that will handle both b and
g in case the BrailleNotes get to use g in the future. When the
router is set up, you can have it use both, that way it will work
best for all situations.
I recently purchased the Linksys WRT54G router for just under
$70.00. You shouldn't have to worry about JFW or Charter since the
controls for the router are just a web interface.
You may indeed want someone to help set it up. You will want to use
WEP security. You will want to put in a password phrase that then
creates the WEP code number. You will need to enter that 26 digit
code exactly into the BN configuration.
The helps on the router are very good.
Then, as soon as you find that you can successfully get to the web
wirelessly with your BN, you want to go back into the router controls
and turn off the broadcast of the SSID. That way, no one can see
that you have a router and possibly hack their way into your system.
The main thing is to be patient and plan to have to go through the
steps a few times to get it right.
But, once you get the hang of it, it is well worth it.
I hope that helps some.
Richard Turner
on 08:10 PM 9/29/2006 Joleen Ferguson wrote:
Hi All,
My previous concerns with restoring files has been resolved thanks
to this list.
Now I have more questions about wireless connectivity. Although I
have had a NB for 2.5 years, I have never used it on line for e-mail
or surfing the web. When I recently purchased a transplant to
mPower, I purchased a Wi-Fi card from my BN distributor in order to
insure that it would be compatible. Today when I began a search for
a wireless router, I learned that there are more questions for me
than answers. There is a great price range and various speeds
available. There are different brands as well. This is no news on
this list, but it gives me reason to pause and learn more. Here is
the information that my husband read from the Wi-Fi card I have:
One side reads:
Connect Plus Low Power Wi-Fi Card
128 mb memory Compactflash
802.11b
The other side reads:
Sandisk Wi-Fi Card
mac address 006083 v6cd1d4
He said that there are more numbers but the print is very small.
I have learned that wireless routers have different speeds including
B, G, N, and A. It would seem that I don't need a faster speed than
my card can handle. Is this a valid assumption?
Is the B on my card meaning the slowest speed?How fast are the various speeds?
I have cable Internet and I also wonder:
What is compatible with Charter, my Internet provider?
Do I need to be concerned with compatibility with JFW as well?
You see by these questions that I am a real novice here. I am
thinking that I will want someone to install it and get the fire
wall secure and help me get connected initially. It seems
overwhelming to me right now, but maybe I would do all right taking
things step by step.
Please point me in a direction where I may go to find answers and to
learn more about this topic.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Joleen
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