Wireless ????

loop2kil · Post by **loop2kil** » Sun Jun 02, 2002 7:14 pm

im setting up my HTPC (Home theater pc) in the living room and i need to get online. i have a regular linksys router befsr41 and i was curious if this would give me access to the internet without buying anything else. i know i will need a wireless pci card but will it be a decent LAN without running wires through my attic ( u havent seen my attic

). i would like to use it for movie file transfers, surfing and maybe do some online gaming.

MasterPcWiz · Post by **MasterPcWiz** » Sun Jun 02, 2002 9:39 pm

if you want to be able to view files progs and whatever else with out wire to run then the linksys BEFW11S4 would be your ticket i have this one too and its a dream to use dont forget you will need the wireless nic cards enless you find a complete kit if not you can get very cheap but good stuff on ebay alot cheaper the your local bestbuy
good luck

kriminull · Post by **kriminull** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 1:25 am

how good of a range is that linksys model. the specs that the companies give is no where near the actual range.

MasterPcWiz · Post by **MasterPcWiz** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 2:05 am

i use the wireless in my shop its about 250 to 300 ft away from were it is in the house i do use it in back yard as well i have not noticed any lower speeds being that far away from router

kriminull · Post by **kriminull** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 9:39 am

how much was it to buy the router, an access point, and a couple of cards?

master7 · Post by **master7** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 11:33 am

Hate to tell ya this, but wireless networking is horrible for gaming. It leads to tons of packet loss

kriminull · Post by **kriminull** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 12:29 pm

well im not looking to make a typical network so I can play games, I just really need to be able to access both computer at the same times and share the net connection. I would love to go with a traditional router but im hooking a laptop to a desktop, I can do my gaming on the desktop.