what is the best type of device for wireless?
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From my experience most brands all work about the same, usb or pci card too.  USB can sometimes get a bit better signal if they have a cord to go with them because you can better adjust it's location to receive the signal better.  But other than that they work the same.  The only variance with brands is usually the support.  Go with a name brand like Linksys for good support to go along with it.
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any kind of wireless card that will be compatible with your operating system. first find out what is your system configuration. \nthen check out computer stores online/offline and check for wireless cards that are compatible with your configuration.
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Depends on where you live, if its a densly populated high tech area i.e. Downtown with highrises, all you need is a USB WLAN Network Adpter b/g, preferably with a speed booster.\n\nI have a limit on how much stuff I can download a month...so sometimes I borrow extra bandwidth from the neighbours that way :)\n\nOf course no one can guarantee the presense of "AN OPEN WIRELESS NETWORK" but the better wireless adapter you have, the more chances u get to work with.\n\nNow you can go even further, and invest into a "Yagi" directional antenna (which will cost you ~200$) But you can get the same results with a "Pringles can" and 10$ worth of supplies from RadioShack. With Yagi antenna you can pick up further wireless "hotspots" with good signal amplification, and almost no interference - due to the directional aiming.\nWith Yagi's you can sometimes pick up networks 1.5-2 km away from you - compared to conventional 500feet (166 meters)
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Wireless is the most common internet network currently but in the very near time Wi-Fi will be the best!
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You could buy a wireless adapter.  I would recommend a Linksys Wireless G, which can pick up both G and B frequencies.  And I recommend the type that plugs into your USB port.  I would also recommend about 10 or 15 feet of USB extension cable.  This will allow you to move the wireless device around the room or by a window sill in order to find the strongest signal.  Use the install CD first before you do anything.  Then once you plug in the wireless device, it will seek out any signals in your area.  Some may be locked down, but if you find an open signal, that means your neighbor probably believes in sharing.  (Or your neighbor figures it is too much bother to encrypt.)  You may need to make some software adjustments, but without knowing your operating system, this is as far as we can go.  \n\nYou might consider re-naming your computer to something other than your real name, just in case you're the type who would be embarrassed to have your neighbor catch you using their signal.  And make sure you don't have any "shared" folders on your computer that aren't password protected.\n\nAnd if your neighbor is transmitting an "open signal," that means they have given your their IMPLIED PERMISSION to use their signal.  So, you don't need to ASK them for permission.
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security.  You must have a security implementation of encryption otherwise you are sharing everything with anybody over the air.\nthat's the downside of wireless, unless you use WEP (at a minimum) or ideally WPA-PSK, WEP can still be cracked, but may not be worth the hackers time
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Logitec, wireless is the best I've found! just plug it in, no drivers to install!
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Pando is a great little device.\nread the reviews  and download it at: CNET.com
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Buy a wireless network card (if your laptop doesnt already have one).  You can buy these as USB attachments or PCMCIA cards.\n\nThen you need a wireless network to connect to. I recommend the Linksys 54g Wireless Router.  If you have another source for a wireless connection, this is not required.
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You'll need a wireless router, and wireless capability in every device that you want to connect to it. If you have a computer that doesn't have wireless capability, you can buy a card to add that capability.\n\nOnce you have the equipment, you should follow the instructions that come with the equipment. If you aren't technically inclined, you can get someone to do it for you, like Best Buy's Geek Squad.
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wireless like psp or a pda? did you set the software in your pc for being a host pc ?here some help.\nUnderstanding the Basics \n\nIf you're thinking about building a wireless network for your home or office, it pays to do a little planning to ensuree you implement it as securely as possible. Remember how you listened to your next-door neighbor's conversation with her mother-in-law about what happened at last year's 4th of July party on your baby monitor? Like all radio frequencies, anyone with a receiver can tune into a wireless channel, so you need to take extra precautions to prevent to your big-eared neighbor and cybercriminals from listening in. \n\nThe primary reason for building a wireless LAN (WLAN) is for increased mobility — so you can move around from room to room without being tethered to a network jack. Another reason people like wireless LANs is because they can network their computers together without having to snake wires through their walls. Since you don't have to deal with the wires, in some regards building a wireless LAN is actually easier than you might think. \n\nHave questions about wireless? Start a thread in the new Intranet Journal Discussion Forum \n\n\nThere are all different kinds of wireless protocols used for different types of wireless networks, but if you want to build a WLAN for your home or office the type of protocol you'll want to use is called 802.11b. When you build a wireless network, you are basically setting up a transmitter called an access point that has an antenna on one side and a wire on the other. The wire plugs into a typical wired connection — an Ethernet, a DSL line, cable connection, or dial-up modem. The antenna talks to the wireless network interface card on your computer, sending network traffic from your laptop to an access point. If it sounds confusing, think of your cordless phone. On one end your cordless phone plugs into a wire, while at the same time the antenna on the hand-held receiver transmits to the base station where the wire is plugged in. \n\nSet Up Your Access Point \n\nOne of the first things you'll need to do is setup a wireless access point (AP). If you're setting up your wireless network for a business, you'll want to use a more fully featured high-end AP like a Cisco Aironet 350 Series access point. If you're setting up an access point for a home network, a low-end access point such as a Linksys WAP 11 or an Apple AirPort will suffice. Any access point worth its salt has a TCP/IP interface whether you are setting it up for your home or office, which is something to keep in mind when making your purchasing decisions. \n\nWhen setting up your access point, you'll want to first connect it to the wired hub, then configure the wireless interface, then the wired interface, and last but not least, configure the security. Configuration of the various network interfaces and access point features is different for every vendor. However, if you can read and follow directions, it's possible to do the installation yourself, even if you don't have prior experience. Just open the access point installation and configuration guide and follow along. If you run into snags call the vendor support line list in your access point manual and ask for help. The types of things you'll need to setup include the radio frequency, the distance between access points, and the access point IP address. \n\nSome of the features you can expect to find in either home or enterprise class access points are listed in this table: \n\nFeature Small Office/Home Office Large Office \nIEEE 802.11b compliance   \nDHCP Server   \nNetwork Address Translation   \nIPSec Pass Through   \nIAPP \n  \nSite Management Tools \n  \nWEP (Security)   \nTKIP (Security) \n  \n\n\nYou can also use what is known as a wireless station instead of an access point. However, wireless stations may take a bit more work to setup, and I won't be talking about them f
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There are a few ways to go wireless:\n\n1. You can use the suggestions others have had and sign up for a standard cable modem or DSL service. Many providers will give you a modem that has wireless support. That's a great solution. \n\n2. If your cable modem / DSL service doesn't include a wireless, you can buy a wireless router for about $50 at any office supply / big box store. They come with instructions and installation discs, so just about anyone who can use a computer can get connected. You just connect the wireless router to your cable / DSL modem, follow the instructions, and you're wireless.\n\n3. The big cellular companies all offer wireless Internet connections on their networks. For something like $60 a month, you can use your connection anyplace they have cell phone service. This is especially great if you travel a lot, and need a reliable connection no matter where you go.\n\n4. Most coffee shops, hotels/ motels and many highway service areas offer free and open wireless Internet. That's not reliable, per se, but it is easy to find.\n\nAll that said, your wireless laptop should tell you about every wireless network it can find when it first starts up, and ask you if you want to connect to it. Just say yes and the PC should take care of the rest.
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I would get a couple of USB wireless network adaptors, they're only about £15 each or so. You can set them up in ad hoc mode to talk to each other. Just make sure they support your operating systems, most do, some don't. good luck!
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buy a linksys wireless access point and if you want it for your laptop get a pcmcia card for it, also made by linksys. if its for a desktop there is a card with an antenna sticking out of it that you can install in your system. i have one and it works great. if you want a larger coverage area, you can buy a range expander
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You can buy a wireless router to connect wireless devices within your home/office, such as MP3 players, a laptop in another room, etc.\n\nHowever, you still need an ISP to connect to the internet.  They act as your gateway, connecting without them is impossible (for all but the most uber of geeks, anyway).
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Linksys is good but try 2Wire home portal also... I recommend 2Wire. Check the link:\n\nhttp://www.2wire.com/?p=8
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Linksys is my favorite. They have A, B and G(54 MBPS) routers. The fastest technology and the ones with the longest range are the Pre-N routers (Netgear has a great one). It all depends on the size of your house. 2000 SQFT and under I would go with a G - linksys. Over 2000 SQFT I would do a Pre-N Netgear.\n\nGood luck