Need some hardware suggestions

[DragonFire]

Ok, first off Id like to say I'm wireless stupid.
I just got an ipaq pda that has built in 802.11b support and would like to be able to connect it to the internet useing my dsl connection. I already have a dsl modem and router all in one device, so what do I need to get that will connect to my router for internet access but then broadcast the data wireless? Does all that make sense?

Thanks for your time and help.

 

[lethologica]

Grab a new router which supports wireless

http://www.linksys.com/product...p;scid=35&prid=544

This is your easiest solution.

 

[DragonFire]

I didnt pay $100 for a cayman dsl router just to throw it out months later. Couldnt I use some kind of access point that can plug into my router?

 

[lethologica]

http://www.linksys.com/product...p;scid=35&prid=563

No reason why you can't. I personally would go for less clutter.

 

[DragonFire]

Well how about this, Is there such a thing as a all in one dsl modem/router/wifi (802.11g) ? I know linksys has such a product with a built in cable modem but I need one with a dsl modem.

 

[lethologica]

http://www.linksys.com/product...p;scid=35&prid=610

By browsing their site I found that. Why do you need g though if your iPaq is only b?

 

[JackMDS]

You have to make a decision whether you would like 802.11b device that will connect to your PDA or a more expensive device that will do 802.11g for future Wireless.

Technology wise you have to plug an Access Point into the Router?s switch and it will make it Wireless capable. However Access Point is more expensive then Wireless Cable/DSL Router so you are better off getting a Wireless Cable/DSL Router and using it as a Switch with an Access Point.

Instructions here: Link to: Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

Example for inexpensive 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router: MR814 Cable/DSL Wireless Router, 802.11b - $9.99 after rebate.

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