Wired/wireless network

shimo · 01-04-2006, 12:28 AM

Hope somebody can help me out. I have Comcast broadband. Am running the Comcast hub to a D-link DI-514. I have one computer and my Tivo successfully running out of this router, wired.

I'm trying to use this same router to get internet from a computer a couple of rooms over using a USB 802.11b utility (little card that plugs into the USB port). Exactly what do i need to do on my wireless computer and with configuring my router, etc. to get that wireless connection to work? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

**johnwill** · 01-04-2006, 02:17 PM

You should have all you need with the USB wireless adapter. I'd consider turning off all the "turbo" functions on the D-Link router, since they frequently affect compatibility with 802.11b. Also, the antenna in tye typical USB thumb wireless adapter is pretty anemic, you might consider looking into a PCI card with a real antenna. You can also remove the PCI card antenna and replace it with a hi-gain antenna for more range.

01-04-2006, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
shimo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1 OS: win xp	Wired/wireless network Hope somebody can help me out. I have Comcast broadband. Am running the Comcast hub to a D-link DI-514. I have one computer and my Tivo successfully running out of this router, wired. I'm trying to use this same router to get internet from a computer a couple of rooms over using a USB 802.11b utility (little card that plugs into the USB port). Exactly what do i need to do on my wireless computer and with configuring my router, etc. to get that wireless connection to work? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

01-04-2006, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,607 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You should have all you need with the USB wireless adapter. I'd consider turning off all the "turbo" functions on the D-Link router, since they frequently affect compatibility with 802.11b. Also, the antenna in tye typical USB thumb wireless adapter is pretty anemic, you might consider looking into a PCI card with a real antenna. You can also remove the PCI card antenna and replace it with a hi-gain antenna for more range. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience