RE: OT- Laptops - easy, cheap way to connect to a network?

["Des Gibbons" <des@xxxxxxx>]

Just noticed this on dabs.com if its any use, although the 'recommended bit
of kit' is the linksys WAP and orrinoco pcmcia card.

http://www.dabs.com/products/prod-info.asp?stockcode=716-542-0010

Des

> -----Original Message-----
> From: steve [mailto:steve@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 20 December 2001 12:16
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] OT- Laptops - easy, cheap way to connect to a
network?
>
>
> My sister is getting a laptop for christmas, and I was just wondering
what
> is the easiest, (read cheapest) way of connecting it to a wired, cat5e
> ethernet network.
>
> I need this so it can access the local lan, for for all sorts of
> access, so
> has to have tcp/ip. I have heard of ethernet to USb connectors so you
just
> plug it into a usb port on the laptop?
>
> Also, just out of interrest, before I run some cat5 into her rroom,
whats
> the cheapest wireless option at the moment, basestation+ pcmcia card?
$$$?
>
> thanks, steve
>
>
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