OK, I've taken the plunge and ordered the wireless Squeezebox :) but the
PC I plan to use doesn't have wireless capabilities at present.
Do I need to get myself a USB/PCI wireless adapter, or will the
Squeezebox come with one? If I need to purchase one, can you recommend
one (USB)?
Thanks for the help/advice...
Andy
Avi Schwartz wrote:
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
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