Need FReeper feedback on wireless home networks (802.11b)

[martin_fierro]

Hi all--

I'm thinking of setting up a wireless home network in a two-story house in order to share files between computers and to share an internet connection.

I'd like to hear FReepers' opinions on:

• How well the wireless signal carries throughout both floors of a home;
• Ease of setup with Win 98 or XP;
• Brands to look for/avoid
• Any other tips you think useful.

[martin_fierro]

Thanks!

[Servant of the Nine]

I have a Linksys wireless router/switch. The base unit is conected by wire between my main unit and the cable modem. I have one and sometimes two notebooks runing wireless connections that get moved all over both floors of the house with no trouble.

Setting up with Win XP Pro was totally automatic. Setting up with Win 2000 was very picky, but I got it done. I have not used it with win 98.

I am very pleased with the Linksys equipment, but would install Win XP on all machines before starting if I had it to do over again.

So9

[martin_fierro]

Thanks for the feedback!

I currently have a (wired) Linksys router & hub that has worked pretty well -- even with Cat 5 cables running all over the place.

We're moving to a two-story unit, though, so wireless looks to be de rigeur, at least for laptop use.