Re: Basic notebook/wireless queries
- From: "BillB" <bogus@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 14:32:10 GMT
"MB_" <mel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I'm by no means an expert, but I'll try. I'm sure someone will correct me
> I current have a Dell Dim 2400 in the basement. My intent is to use the
> notebook upstairs utilizing my broadband connection to my downstairs
> desktop. I've already installed the linksys router (WRT54G) and I'm hoping
> the signal will reach my notebook one floor above. So, my first question
> is: do you think the signal will reach. It is a total of maybe 100 feet
> from my desktop in the basement to my computer upstairs.
Wireless performance is better on the same floor. Some people have problems
getting dropped, some don't. Depends on the router and your home. Can't you
run some cable install the router on the same floor?
> I also assume that I can install Party, Paradise, and Pokerstars on my
> laptop and be able to use this set-up to play poker upstairs. I assume as
> long as I'm only on one computer playing then this will not be a problem
> (with these sites). Is this correct??
shouldn't be a problem. I play online wirelessly
> My bunch of VERY BASIC questions (not poker-related) are:
> 1) I assume I can password protect my laptop (very minimal protection in
> case of theft, I know). Is that done via the BIOS set-up?
Some BIOS support password protection, some don't. You can use Windows User
password too.
> 2) Is there a way that I can access the DATA on my Desktop's C drive via
> my laptop's wireless connection?
Yes. First you have to use Windows to network the two computers and
designate what folders you want to share. You have to disable the puter
firewalls and rely on the router firewall
Can I access that data and then do stuff and
> save the new file directly on to my desktop's C drive? If so, how does the
> laptop distinguish between its own C drive and the desktop's C drive.
Not sure how this is done. I just save the new work on the laptops shared
folder and retrieve the updated file when I get to the desktop puter.
> 3) Since I have my router set up, is there any special set-up for my
> laptop? In other words, how will it recognize the signal?
It should be pretty much automatic but as usual Murphy's Law applies.
Do I have to give it a
> command or will it just pop up. Incidentally, I've done the encryption
> (WEP???) with a 10-digit "password" and I gave it a wireless name. So,
> will I need to type in this password when the laptop recognizes the
> wireless signal. If so, can the laptop "memorize" the password after the
> first time?
Yes. once you are accessed on that network you are good to go from then on
.
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