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I have never tried any wireless stuff and so maybe this is a very simple question.
If I get a wireless router, does the pc it will be connected to have to have a wireless card as well or [as I suspect] is it not needed.
My pc has no wireless card but my laptop has, so am I right in thinking that all I need is a wireless router for ICS with the pc as host?


Using a DSL USB modem at present
XP Home.

Thanks.

Hi Scott!

If you buy a wireless router anything you wish to connect to the wireless router via means of wireless will need a wireless adapter/card. Some advanced motherboards have them built in and also a lot of laptops. If you do not have one on your PC you will need either a Wireless PCI Card or a USB Wireless Adapter/Dongle .

Also if buying a wireless card or usb adapter it is best to stick to the same manufacturer as your router for best performance.

Hope that helps,

Chris

Yes that helps, thanks.

Good Good

Marked as Answered.

Chris