On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 9:34 PM, Joel N. Fischoff <[email protected]> wrote: > > So, what do I need? Right now, I'm thinking that all I really need is a > wired router connected to the modem and the three computers. > > Do you have any recommendations for what I should pick up? >
It depends on what you want to do. If you want to be able to pick up your laptop and take it out on the porch to enjoy the breeze, you'll want wifi. Which adapter (802.11b, g, or n) the laptop has determines what you need. If you don't want to run cables all over the place, you can do it all wirelessly these days. My preference is to wire the stationary items (desktop 'puter, printers) and use wireless for the laptops. However, our needs seem to be greater than yours - three levels of computers, mobile laptops, business home office, etc. I'm a big fan of print servers for the printers, to remove the requirement that the associated computer be running in order to print. If it's compatible with your needs, the D-Link DIR-655 is a bargain. -- Ted Roche Ted Roche & Associates, LLC http://www.tedroche.com _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
