Setting up for wireless on T23

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gpomroy · #1 Post by **gpomroy** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 6:35 am

Hello all....i want to set up my laptop for wireless...my home computer runs DSL.....just wondering exactly what i need...i have already ordered a Netgear WGR614 802.11g Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router and IEEE 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapter....are these the correct components??..is there anything else i need....should i have bought some other brand (i guess i should have asked that one BEFORE i bought!!)

dsigma6 · #2 Post by **dsigma6** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:54 am

i imagine most of these things will work with other brands. i use a linksys router with a no name pcmcia card, and a cisco internal wifi card.

its pretty much a simple thing to do- install the software (and hope it automatically configures your settings)...otherwise get ready to call tech support!

it should give you step by step instructions on the install if its anything like linksys...which i dont know if it is.

well good luck!!

gpomroy · #3 Post by **gpomroy** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:08 am

You mentioned a router, pcmcia card, and internal wifi card....what is the internal wifi card for?...which computer is that in?

gpomroy · #4 Post by **gpomroy** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:29 am

Been doing a little more reading...is the 802.11g card a router a waste of money....will the t23 only support speeds as high as 802.11b .... or does the maximun possible speed rely entirely on the capability of the router and card...in other words will it try to transfer data at 11g speeds instead of 11b ... am i confusing anyone else yet?..cause i'm sure getting myself confused!!

dsigma6 · #5 Post by **dsigma6** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:54 am

im sorry that my knowledge is limited between b and g. i would think it has nothing to do with the computer, and everything to do with the card that plugs into the computer and the routers capabilities.

i have a mini pci card in the bottom of my r40, does the same thing as a card you would slide into the pc slot on the laptop- but its internal, and runs through antennas in the lcd casing.

gpomroy · #6 Post by **gpomroy** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 11:03 am

Thank you...that was the answer i was hoping for!! ..so the antenna for PCMCIA is built into the card?

BillD · #7 Post by **BillD** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:10 pm

gpomroy wrote:Thank you...that was the answer i was hoping for!! ..so the antenna for PCMCIA is built into the card?

Yes...Just load the software,which is on a CD..Slide the card in the slot,and you're good to go...

gpomroy · #8 Post by **gpomroy** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:16 pm

Great...thanks everyone...since I purchased my laptop a cuple of weeks ago, I have it up and running again...clean install of xp, all the original IBM software that i wanted to save has be reinstalled..and now it looks like i'm ready for wireless...all because of the help from people in this forum..thanks to all.
George

dsigma6 · #9 Post by **dsigma6** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:29 pm

yea it should work without a hitch. the only problems ive ever had was setting up the internal wireless, which had 3 different programs always trying to run it, until i cleared that up.

this place is great- ive only been here a month and ive learned a lot. hopefully soon enough ill be giving detailed advice instead of just personal experiences.

JHEM · #10 Post by **JHEM** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:37 pm

gpomroy wrote:...all because of the help from people in this forum..thanks to all.

You're welcome George, and if you want to show a little gratitude, please update your profile with your location.

Regards,

James

gpomroy · #11 Post by **gpomroy** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:47 pm

Consider it done!

BruisedQuasar · #12 Post by **BruisedQuasar** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:16 pm

jpo, The letters after the numbers refer to a standard. Some people get all into having the newest standard. I have a collection of wifi PC Cards & USB cards. All have internal antennas. One, an old Enterasys Romabout PC Card (PC Card & PCMCIA Card refer to the same thing. Marketing departments coined the "PC Card" label for promotional purposes), is simply a 802.11 DS High Rate that can take an external antenna but I do not bother with one.

I use the Enterasys for handheld PCs that can use only 16-bit cards. The standard today is 32-bit. I use all my wifi devices for use throughout my home & in libraries & various places that have wireless access points like coffee shops, courthouses, etc. I really do not have any problems connecting or surfing and I notice no speed difference.

I would just buy the cheapest card you can get that works. By the way, if you can find a Sandisk combo wifi plus 128MB card, you should be able to get a never been used unit cheap. These are good cards with excellent power management & the 128MB CF comes in handy.

Bruised

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