I want to connect two home PCs together via WiFi?

Question

I would like to connect two home PCs together wirelessly so they can share files,internet, and the printer. One PC also needs to be connected to the internet via a wireless modem (Livebox from Wanadoo). How do I do this and what do I need ??

Answer 1

Get a wireless router and wireless adapter cards. If your wireless modem has an ethernet port, then plug that into the WAN port of your router.

Good luck

Answer 2

There are two types of WiFi networking: "infrastructure and ad-hoc."
It may be possible for you to create an ad-hoc network that connects the two PCs without an access point. If your modem can connect directly to the primary machine (which has been enabled for internet sharing), that could do the trick.

Else, you will need to set up an "infrastructure" wireless network. Assuming that your "wireless modem" is an access point, you'll need to get a wireless adapter (PCI for a desktop, cards for notebooks) for each machine. Windows machines have a wizard to set up a home network once you have those in place.

If the wireless modem does not have a built-in firewall, get one.
Enable as many of the security features as the wireless modem will offer on it, too (WEP or similar).

**Other idea: Belkin makes some great "Powerline Ethernet Adapters." Since the PC is probably already plugged into the same outlet all the time, you could set up a small hub near the internet-connected PC and run the wiring through your outlets. This is usually less expensive than wireless**

Answer 3

You should contact your ISP and see if your modem has a built in DHCP router. If it does you will need a switch or hub to connect your devices vis wire, or simply install a wireless 802.11g wifi card in each computer. Many ADSL providers use modem that have intergrated modem\router to provide NAT protection from outside intruders.
If your modem is stand alone and does not have a router incorprate into the modem you will need a router like the others have suggested.

Answer 4

You need a wireless router to connect to the internet high sp[eed modem. This will allow shared internet and file sharing between both machines when configured correctly.

Answer 5

switch configurations: internet >> Router >> Switch(optional) >> PC A router is a switch, the difference being that you can connect to other types of network cabling, in this case either coaxial cable or a telephone line. A hub is a dumb switch. Where as a switch will direct a signal/packet from sender to source, no matter how many devices are connected to it, a hub on the other hand sends the packet to all the devices connected to it. It creates lag for some components and the overall network. Stick hubs at the end of your network for better efficiency and performance.

Answer 6

You need 1 item = wireless network router for computers and multiple devices. But keep in mind that if the computers or devices are relatively close, you will be able to get much fater data rates through ethernet connections.

For the item I recommend d-link they have many options that will suit your need no matter how many devices you want to connect and have a very good support team.

Answer 7

im a DSL tech support and we do wireless connection set up also but when you say wifi..thats different...wifi is getting some hot spot places out like starbuck or mcdonald where you get wireless signal on hot spot areas...when you wanted to connect 2 pc, you need to have wireless router aside of course on your modem..have it configured for wireless and its good to go..for best assistance, call you ISP..that what our members are doing!

Answer 8

If you have Windows XP you can use the Wirelss Network Setup Wizard under Start | All Programs | Accessories | Communications

Answer 9

I've no idea - but if you're in London, let me know and my friend David will sort it out for you at a very, very good price!