Re: Home Network

[Andy Laurence <andy@xxxxxxx>]

> The connection sharing would be easy, if this were a modem. However,
I
> don't know what the NTL Broadband thingy looks like to windows. As
far
> as my mate's concerned, it's just a bit of install software that he
ran.

It's just a network card.  The PC thinks it's connecting via a
LAN.

> I guess the options are:
>
> 1a: Run ICS (if it works with NTL Broadband - does anyone know?)

Yup - not a problem.

> 1b: Run some other gateway sofrware

Probably a better option, as ICS can be flaky.

> The "installing some network components" gives two
options:
>
> 2a: A PCI 802.11b connection for the PC, three 802.11b PCMCIA cards
for
> the lappies and the iPaq (and a jacket for the iPaq) 2b: A wired
> ethernet card for the PC, a cross-over cable, and a WAP11... then
the
> mobile things...
>
> Comments? Suggestions?

You may find a WAP11 an easier option, as it's literally plug 'n' play if
you want to (although not very secure!)  The PCI NIC option will be
almost 
as expensive too, so little advantage.  You can also relocate the
WAP11 as 
required for best coverage.  That's the main reason I'm going for a
WAP to 
replace my PCI NIC.

Andy
-- 
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