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by byteside

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I want to set up a two pc network without internet access. both will be wireless. Do I need a router or access point between the two pc's? Eventualy there will be 1 to 2 computers added to the network. This will be mainly for file shareing and not neccesarly internet but may add internet much later.
Windows xp computers.

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by cg it

if you think at some point in time your going to get broadband [DSL or Cable]internet access, then go the router route. Buy one. Setup your workgroup as if you had broadband and use the routers DHCP server. When it comes time that you get a broadband connection, then its just a matter of hooking up the WAN link your your connected.

by byteside

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Thanks for the responses. Both are good ideas but I think I will go with a wireless router so I can be preparied for future expansion and possible broadband Internet connection.

by kryptos

If you have more than two pc's,you need an access point. for two PC to connect AP is not required, configure your wireless card int pc to ad hoc mode

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