I am soooo not IT..seeking wi-fi advice

14holestogie · 12-14-2008, 01:03 PM

So I'm looking towards becoming a liberated man and freeing myself fom the smoke-free confines of my desktop pc. I was looking into the router and card fix for hooking up an older notebook in the man-cave.

Is it really as simple as a cheap router and usb adapter to get this antique notebook into wireless mode? I was checking out the cheapest Linksys router and usb adapters at Wallyworld this morning but thought I should check in before purchasing. All I want to do is access the internet and keep tabs on you guys while enjoying a stick in my converted man-cave in the garage. Would this cheap solution suffice?

Mugen910 · 12-14-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

So I'm looking towards becoming a liberated man and freeing myself fom the smoke-free confines of my desktop pc. I was looking into the router and card fix for hooking up an older notebook in the man-cave.

Is it really as simple as a cheap router and usb adapter to get this antique notebook into wireless mode? I was checking out the cheapest Linksys router and usb adapters at Wallyworld this morning but thought I should check in before purchasing. All I want to do is access the internet and keep tabs on you guys while enjoying a stick in my converted man-cave in the garage. Would this cheap solution suffice?

Yupper...semi-decent USB wifi adapter and a wireless router is all you need..check slickdeals.net there are usually some good tech finds/deals on there. Worst case scenario is that you go to their coupon section and print one out for bestbuy or something.

14holestogie · 12-14-2008, 01:34 PM

Thanks, Bao.

All those nasty things everyone else posts about you are obviously untrue.

Hope to see you all from the darkness of the cave in the coming days.

Mugen910 · 12-14-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Thanks, Bao.

All those nasty things everyone else posts about you are obviously untrue.

Hope to see you all from the darkness of the cave in the coming days.

Well lets not jump to conclusions just yet brother..

Also...depending on where the man cave is from the house..you may be able to get a really long cat5e wire and just hard wire the man cave.

Rabidsquirrel · 12-14-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Is it really as simple as a cheap router and usb adapter to get this antique notebook into wireless mode?

Err, it may not be as simple as you think it is. Can you give us the make and model of the notebook?

dunng · 12-14-2008, 01:54 PM

The other option is a PCMCIA card that would fit into the slot on the side of your laptop...

14holestogie · 12-14-2008, 02:11 PM

The laptop is a Compaq Presario 1260.
The desk top is a Presario 6000.
Cable modem.

Hard wiring could be an option. Probably 50-75 feet from the modem to the garage.

AD720 · 12-14-2008, 02:38 PM

If the desktop is already hardwired there in no reason to buy a wireless card for it, IMO.

PM me your address, I have an extra PCMCIA wireless card laying around that should work with your laptop. Then all you need to buy is a router.

14holestogie · 12-14-2008, 02:44 PM

PM sent.

Thanks for the kind offer, Andrew.

14holestogie · 12-24-2008, 08:32 AM

It's me, the dumb guy again.

So I've got the router and the card (thanks, AD720) installed and have a connection, only to find the laptop has Windows 98 for an operating system. It has Office XP, so I assumed it was an XP opereating system. Not so.

Here's my current dilemna. Internet Explorer 5 only allows for a dial-up connection in the set-up. Is there any upgrade available that runs on Windows 98 that would allow a wi-fi connection? Do I need to upgrade to XP? If so, is there any way I can pull a setup off my other pc which has XP? Any other comments or solutions you smarter IT guys can think of?

I'd appreciate any help.

Thanks,
tp

12-28-2008, 02:54 AM

Very nice! I'm glad it is up and running. If you find yourself having issues with the wireless, send me a PM. I would be happy to send you a rather long cat5 cable.

14holestogie · 12-28-2008, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TravelingJ

Very nice! I'm glad it is up and running. If you find yourself having issues with the wireless, send me a PM. I would be happy to send you a rather long cat5 cable.

Thanks for the offer, but things are running smoothly. Yee Ha.

12-14-2008, 01:03 PM	#1
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	I am soooo not IT..seeking wi-fi advice So I'm looking towards becoming a liberated man and freeing myself fom the smoke-free confines of my desktop pc. I was looking into the router and card fix for hooking up an older notebook in the man-cave. Is it really as simple as a cheap router and usb adapter to get this antique notebook into wireless mode? I was checking out the cheapest Linksys router and usb adapters at Wallyworld this morning but thought I should check in before purchasing. All I want to do is access the internet and keep tabs on you guys while enjoying a stick in my converted man-cave in the garage. Would this cheap solution suffice?

12-14-2008, 01:34 PM	#3
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: I am soooo not IT..seeking wi-fi advice Thanks, Bao. All those nasty things everyone else posts about you are obviously untrue. Hope to see you all from the darkness of the cave in the coming days.

12-14-2008, 01:54 PM	#6
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: I am soooo not IT..seeking wi-fi advice The other option is a PCMCIA card that would fit into the slot on the side of your laptop... __________________ MassHole Banter

12-14-2008, 02:11 PM	#7
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: I am soooo not IT..seeking wi-fi advice The laptop is a Compaq Presario 1260. The desk top is a Presario 6000. Cable modem. Hard wiring could be an option. Probably 50-75 feet from the modem to the garage.

12-14-2008, 02:38 PM	#8
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: I am soooo not IT..seeking wi-fi advice If the desktop is already hardwired there in no reason to buy a wireless card for it, IMO. PM me your address, I have an extra PCMCIA wireless card laying around that should work with your laptop. Then all you need to buy is a router.

12-14-2008, 02:44 PM	#9
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: I am soooo not IT..seeking wi-fi advice PM sent. Thanks for the kind offer, Andrew.

12-24-2008, 08:32 AM	#10
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: I am soooo not IT..seeking wi-fi advice It's me, the dumb guy again. So I've got the router and the card (thanks, AD720) installed and have a connection, only to find the laptop has Windows 98 for an operating system. It has Office XP, so I assumed it was an XP opereating system. Not so. Here's my current dilemna. Internet Explorer 5 only allows for a dial-up connection in the set-up. Is there any upgrade available that runs on Windows 98 that would allow a wi-fi connection? Do I need to upgrade to XP? If so, is there any way I can pull a setup off my other pc which has XP? Any other comments or solutions you smarter IT guys can think of? I'd appreciate any help. Thanks, tp

12-28-2008, 02:54 AM	#11
TravelingJ Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I am soooo not IT..seeking wi-fi advice Very nice! I'm glad it is up and running. If you find yourself having issues with the wireless, send me a PM. I would be happy to send you a rather long cat5 cable.

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