Re: [OT]: ADSL Modem + Wireless Router your opinions?

[Chris Hunter <cjhunter@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ian -

Interesting ... could I ask an ancillary question, please ?

... the Vigor' looks good ... 4 x Ethernet + USB + ISDN + 802' & ASDL
&
... but would it work with a PC (soon to be bought) & three 'Macs
(existing) + Lexmark USB printer (existing), I wonder ... maybe I missed
it, but avid reading at the Draytek 'site still leaves me wondering
whether the OS system of the computers is a factor or not ? !

Chris



Ian Lowe wrote:

> Firstly, congrats! The possibilities of computers are magnified by a
> network
> - you won't look back.
>
> Can I urge you to reconsider on the running cables - wireless is great
for
> now and again use, but it's usually prety dissapointing in regular
use.
>
> To answer your question, yes - when both PCs are on, the router (if
> it's a 4
> port unit) will allow you to share files - quite a few have a print
server
> built in so you can print from either PC.
>
> We seem to have reached that nice spot in the market where most of the
> routers etc have all the features that most people need - I use a
Vigor
> 2600VG and love it, but there are (much!) cheaper options.
>
> Ian.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Gary
> Sent: 17 February 2006 21:50
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] [OT]: ADSL Modem + Wireless Router your opinions?
>
> Hi,
>
> ADSL Modem + Wireless Router + two Wireless USB Adaptors.
>
> never had a network before, have been to various sites and found out
> that I
> need the above...I think (wireless as I don't want to run cables!
>
> need to connect two PCs,and both to share the ADSL connection, will
the
> above, allow me to access the Internet, even if the other PC is
switched
> off?
>
> also when both are switched on, can I share files from each PC, with
the
> wireless router?
>
> Can you please recommend a brand or model that I go for?
>
>
> regards Gary