It all depends what you want. If you just want to stream music from your
computer somewhere else, then yes, that is all you need. If you want to
setup a wireless network to be connected to the Internet then you should
get a wireless router and connect that to your Cablecom box and connect
your computer to the router. If your streaming computer is connected to
the router it does not need a wireless adapter. So:
ISP -> Wireless Router -> Computer
Avi
Andy Weller wrote:
So, for the complete dummy who owns no wireless 'things', or has any
attached to his PC, and to get things straight in my head (I am a
complete wireless newbie!):
If I get the wireless Squeezebox AND a wireless device (USB/PCI card)
to plug into my PC, then this'll work as a complete wireless network?
There appears to be an ethernet socket on the back (it says it is
802.11b/g compliant) which can neatly plug into my Cablecom box (my
internet provider).
Or do I need other bits 'n' pieces?
I apologise if these are somewhat dumb questions!
Many thanks, Andy
Avi Schwartz wrote:
It is "just" a wireless music player but it can also be used as a
bridge. You will still need a wireless access point but these are so
cheap these days that it should not even be a factor.
Avi
Weller Andrew Francis wrote:
This looks interesting. Just a quick (silly) question - can this be
used as a wireless (LAN) network device too (i.e., can it access the
internet, etc), or is it just a wireless music player?
Thanks, Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: Avi Schwartz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Mon 2/13/2006 7:10 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [newbie] Working wireless music?
Take a look at the Squeezebox, http://www.slimdevices.com
I am using 3 of these devices spread around the house.
It uses an open source server which runs on Linux, OS X and Windows.
Avi
Andy Weller wrote:
Dear all,
I VERY MUCH like the idea of being able to play music over a
wireless connection. I have come across only 2 products though
(surely there are more?). Logitech's Wireless Music System and
Apple's AirPort Express.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/CH/EN,CRID=2416,CONTENTID=10855
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/72504/wo/lR3i5yob2YTY2QV6hG02aL21WHn/1.SLID?mco=7D88DA55&nplm=M9470LL%2FA
I quite like the idea of AirPort Express as it can be used as a
wireless network too.
Has anyone got these products to work (I've briefly read something
about raop_play: http://raop-play.sourceforge.net)?
Can anyone make any recommendations as to other products that will
do the job just as good/better and is supported in one way shape or
form?
--
Avi Schwartz
http://public.xdi.org/=avi.schwartz
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