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Wireless technology in a mixed environme

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by ginavg

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Can I mix wireless technology with a current switched environment? I have a dsl connected to a router which connects my home network. My family members seem to always want to work at my desk and connect into the hub. We all have laptops would preferto get a wireless hub? to connect to the current router and want to know if this is possible or if they make such a thing?

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G

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by saihib

You'll just need to swap out your wired router for the wireless one and get wireless nics for the laptops.

by shaunjanzen

You can buy a Wireless Access Point (WAP) and simply plug it in to your existing hub. Of course you will need to purchase wireless NIC's for the PC's you want to connect to the WAP.

by hawk77

It's a snap! Purchase a Wireless Access point (like the Linksys WAP 11)connect it to a port on your router/switch. Purchase a Wireless NIC for each of the laptops, configure them and your done. Or I recommend (to save the bucks)run cat5 to the otherlocations in your house so your family members can plug in their laptops.

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