I need to setup both workstation and laptop wireless

[Nimzovich]

hi all, I finally got my broadband connection the the internet and I now want to setup both of my computers wirelessly (workstation and laptop).

I don't currently have an ethernet card on my wk because I haven't decided if I will buy a wireless one (prefered option) or a regular one (cable), I guess that's is going to depend on your answers.

I setup up the internet connection on the wk using the usb port (motorola modem) and is working just fine. Then I used the the RJ free port on the modem to connect it to the wireless router (Netgear (g)), but my laptop (toshiba satellite, wireless ready) was unable to pick up any network. My final goal is to set up both to be wireless. I know that there are advantages associated with having an ethernet connection to the wk but I'm restricted to use wireless or otherwise I would have to setup the workstation in the middle of the living room (between the sofa and tv set) or run a cable through out the middle of the apartament from the living room to my bedroom.

What am I doing wrong? should I go and get the wireless card for the wk?
Help !! thanks,

P.D. is it possible to have just your laptop connected wireless, that is without anything else besides the modem and router?

Mauricio

[mbossman2]

best to connect all devices to the router and then router to the modem. Right now the way you have set it up, the public IP address will be assigned to the workstation instead of the router (where it needs to be)

My advice is to go wired on PC's that aren't likely to be moved or mobile and wireless for laptops (as that is their design).

[Markman385]

Like bossman said you can't hook both the work station and the router up to the modem. Your going to have to just hook the modem up to the router and then go from there to the workstation using either ethernet cable or wireless and to the notebook using the wireless. It would be better to go to the workstation with a cable since it won't be moved but since you don't want to run the cable the wireless will work fine. I am using wireless on my desktop too since i can't run wires.

[mbossman2]

you will need to hardwire one device, at least temporarily, to the router so you can configure it properly. Most wireless devices do not allow for configuration from a wireless client.

[Nimzovich]

So in order to get my router configured properly I guess I'll have to get both an ethernet card and a wireless one for the workstation?. Configure it having it hardwired, and once is working ok change to the wireless device?

[hobey19]

i have been able to configure a linksys router with a linksys card wirelessly before, but its a PITA. every time you make a change dealing with the wireless settings, you have to go through the process of finding the network all over again. it would be best to buy a nic card and do it that way, but if you absolutely have to, it can be done

craig

[mbossman2]

Originally Posted by Nimzovich So in order to get my router configured properly I guess I'll have to get both an ethernet card and a wireless one for the workstation?. Configure it having it hardwired, and once is working ok change to the wireless device?

yup, but NIC cards are so inexpensive now that it shouldn't be a big issue.

[Nimzovich]

thanks guys for all your replies, I got it up and running.