Leah RinaldiCSC101 sec 02

1. Network Diagram

Verizon DSL Modem

2. Description

a. For the purpose of this assignment I choose Verizon DSL as the Internet connection in my network. I made this decision based on cost, convenience, and the features available. I compared several local Internet connections and chose Verizon DSL because it best fit my needs. In addition, most of my family and friends use Verizon, which greatly contributed to my decision. They are already familiar with the company and service and are available to answer questions and provide help. In addition, I currently use Verizon phone services and will be able to receive one monthly bill that will include both my Internet and phone service.

Verizon connects multiple home computers and laptops to a single high-speed DSL Internet connection at no additional monthly cost, and 24/7 live technical support. With Verizon Online Home Networking you can:

Get DSL for multiple computers in your home. Save money by sharing printers, scanners, and other peripherals with your entire

house. Share files and programs - no disks to carry back and forth between computers. Better protect and secure your personal information with a built-in firewall

provided by Linksys.

Order DSL online today and get our exclusive offer:

1st Month 2nd & 3rd Month Thereafter

Monthly Price FREE $29.95/month $34.95/month

One-time $12.95 shipping and handling fee applies. If service is cancelled within the first 12 months, return of the modem is required or $99 fee applies.

Your DSL Internet Service Includes:   DSL Modem  DSL self-install kit  Unlimited DSL Internet Access  24/7 live technical support

   

  Great tools and services with Verizon Central  MSN 8 Internet Software  9 e-mail accounts  10 MB of Web space

The URL for Verizon DSL where the cost can be located is http://www22.verizon.com/ForHomeDSL/Channels/DSL/olo_landing_new.asp.

There are hundreds of Internet connections available in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, & CT). The following are additional connections I could have chosen that are available in my hometown. The approximate cost ranges from $39.99 (Juno) to $59.99 (Impact PC) a month.

Company Dial-Up Services Dedicated Services

33.6, 28.8, 56K DSL

33.6, 28.8, 56K T3, Frame Relay, FracT3, T1, DSL

56K DSL

ISDN, 33.6, 56K T3, Frame Relay, FracT3, T1, DSL

URL & Description: http://www.juno.com/ - Juno offers different packages including Juno SpeedBand

for only $14.95 per month, or a month-to-month plan for only $9.95 a month. Features include no cable modems, no DSL lines, no banners, fast page loads, fewer pop-ups, easy-to-use e-mail and it is less than 1/2 the cost of AOL®, EarthLink or MSN.

http://www.impactpc.com/join/ - ImpactPC combines fast, reliable service with innovative ImpactPC® software to make the Web more useful for your needs. Prices range from $4.95 for a basic plan to $59.95 for additional features.

http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/home&pgmarket=en- us&xAPID=694&DI=1534&PI=56440&PS=56801&HL=MyMSN_120x90_Subscribe - The cost of MSN ranges from $9.95 a month to $39.95 with the first two months free. A few features of MSN that I found particularly attractive are the ability to filter out unwanted emails and conform to your personality and computer needs.

https://register.earthlink.net/cgi-bin/wsisa.dll/broadband/main.html - Earthlink high speed Internet includes free firewall software, pop-up blocker, anti-spam filters and 24/7 customer service. Earthlink was my second choice because of the advertisements for their home networking plans. The plans cost is approximately $99.95 for equipment and up to $49.95 a month.

b. In the past I have had the opportunity to experiment with many different computer manufacturers including Apple, Hewlett Packard, Dell, Compaq, Toshiba, Sony and IBM. After much research I have decided to purchase a Toshiba Satellite Notebook A15-S157, a Sony VAIO W Series PC PCV-W20, and a Pavilion Media Center PC 854n. The Toshiba is a laptop, the Pavilion is a desktop and the Sony VAIO is a desktop that I will use most often. I chose each of these computers because I found them each easy to use, of good quality, attractive, reliable, to have a long warranty and offer excellent customer service.

Toshiba Satellite A15-S157 Notebook$1199.97 *after rebate

The Satellite A15-S157 features the Intel® Celeron™ 2.2GHz processor, 512MB DDR SDRAM memory, a 15.0" XGA display, and DVD/CD-RW multi-function drive — all at an affordable price. Integrated 10/100 Ethernet for broadband (DSL and cable) communication, V.92 modem technology and integrated Agere Wireless 802.11b LAN connectivity, provide easy connectivity to the Internet.

Note: A 1.44MB Internal 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive is not included. An optional 1.44MB External 3.5-inch USB Floppy Disk Drive is available.

Note: The manufacturer states that both memory slots may be occupied.

Processor Class: Intel® Celeron™ Processor

Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz

L2 Cache Size: 256 KB

Memory Speed: PC2100 (266Mhz)

Memory Technology: DDR-SDRAM (DDRRAM)

Installed Memory: 512 MB

Maximum Memory: 1 GB

Hard Drive Capacity: 40 GB

CD-RW Write Speed: 24 X

CD-RW Rewrite Speed: 10 X

CD-RW Read Speed: 24 X

DVD Read Speed: 8 X

Included Drives: DVD/CD-RW ComboHard Drive

Sound Support: 3D Audio

Video Chipset: Intel® 852GM

Shared Video Memory: 32 MB

Resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA)

Display Size: 15.0 in

Display Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT)

Port Connectors: ECP Parallel printer

RGB (Monitor) 2 Universal Serial Bus ports RJ-11 modem port RJ-45 LAN port Microphone port

Headphone port

Card Slots: (1) Type II PC Card

Network Support: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)

Modem Speed: 56 Kbps

Input Devices: KeyboardTouchpad

Included Devices: AC AdapterModemSpeakersVolume Control

Battery Life (average): up to 3.13 Hours

Number of Batteries: 1

Installed Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

Included Software: Microsoft® Works Toshiba Notebook Maximizer Intuit® Quicken Basic 2001 Norton® AntiVirus™ 2002 AOL (3–Month offer) AT&T® Worldnet® Service – 1 Month Free ** Adobe® Acrobat™ Reader Microsoft Internet Explorer Toshiba Custom Utilities Toshiba Great Software Offer: Receive your choice of two

software titles. The software selection includes titles from the follow categories: productivity, education/reference, creativity and entertainment.

** Telephone access and other charges and other terms and conditions may apply. Offer available to new customers only. Offer expires 4/30/04.

Chassis Color: Grey

Height: 1.5 in

Width: 11.5 in

Depth: 13.0 in

Weight: 6.1 lbs

Limited Warranty: 1 Year (12 Months)

Warranty Information: Parts, Labor and Battery

URL: http://www.compusa.com/products/larger_photo.asp?strProductCode=303455

Sony VAIO® W Series PCPCV-W20 $ 1,599.99

Features   top of page 

 

•  All-In-One Design: Slim, Sleek, and Sophisticated. Designed to blend into any atmosphere in your home and office.

•  Wide Screen LCD: 15.3" LCD Wide Aspect with built-in Stereo Speakers

•  Foldable Keyboard: Unique foldable keyboard to maximize space

•  Create Your Own CDs: CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive

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Sony Original Software: The VAIO® W20 is packed with a wide variety of innovative Sony Original Software to maximize your digital entertainment lifestyle including SonicStage™ (music), PictureGear Studio™ (photos), and VAIO Media™ (network file sharing).

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World-Class Performance: Featuring the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 1.80 GHz, the W20 offers world-class performance across a variety of applications including Internet audio, video streaming, and image processing. Sacrificing style over performance is a thing of the past.

•  High-speed Network Ready: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet port

•  PCMCIA Slots: 2 PCMCIA Type-II Card Slots for expansion capability

•  Fast Connectivity: i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB 2.0 Connectors

 

• Sony PCs use genuine Windows® Operating Systems.www.microsoft.com/piracy/howtotell

URL: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-

Start;sid=tH7wv_MdqHzwnswMDu76tLwNCAdQXzOLC78=?CatalogCategoryID=rJMKC0%2eNA9EAAAD2I%2e%2eHHFC1&ProductID=qt8KC0%2eNUkMAAAD2yluHHFC6&Dept=cpu

Pavilion Media Center PC 854nCompUSA Price: $1,399.97

Processor Class: Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor

Processor Speed: 2.53 GHz

Bus Speed: 533 MHz

Cache Size: 512 KB

Memory Speed: PC2100 (266Mhz)

Memory Technology: DDR-SDRAM (DDRRAM)

Installed Memory: 512 MB

Maximum Memory: 1 GB

Memory Slots Total: 2

Memory Slots Available: 1

Hard Drive Capacity: 120 GB

Drive Controllers: IDE (Ultra ATA/DMA)

Sound Support: Digital 5.1

Video Chipset: NVIDIA® GeForce4 MX 440

Video Bus: AGP (Version Unspecified)

Video Integration: Card

Network Support: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)

Modem Speed: 56 Kbps

Input Devices: KeyboardWheel Mouse

URL: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=300528&pfp=BROWSE

c. For an additional node to my personal network I chose to purchase a Hewlett- Packard PSC 2210 All-in-One Printer, Print/Copy/Scan/Fax. Cost, convenience, and purpose were my main concerns in making this decision. This product combines all the functions I may need in my home network (print, copy, scan, fax) into one small product, yet saves office space since all functions are in one product. This particular model is considered ‘middle of the road’ and is relatively inexpensive considering all of its functions. In addition, I have had experience with Hewlett- Packard products and have always been satisfied with the quality and longevity of their products.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=295839&pfp=BROWSE

CompUSA Price: $239.97* Price after rebate

Print, scan, copy and fax functions Print up to 17 pages per minute black and white, 12 color Print up to 4800 x 1200 optimized color dpi (on premium photo paper) Compact design, optional 6-ink color, direct photo printing & photo preview sheet Direct photo printing with convenient memory card slots (CompactFlash, SmartMedia,

Secure Digital, Sony Memory Stick) Print up to 4800 x 1200 optimized color dpi (on premium photo papers and 1200x 1200

dpi input when printing from a computer) Print up to 17 pages per minute in black, up to 12 pages per minute in color 6-ink color printing with included HP 57 tri-color and optional HP 58 photo inkjet print

cartridges Print photos that resist fading for generations - twice as long as most traditionally

processed photos, up to 65 years (requires new & improved premium photo plus paper and 6-ink color printing with optional HP 58 photo inkjet print cartridge)

Print borderless 4" x 6" photos on HP premium photo papers Ink backup printing mode Flatbed design for scanning, copying and faxing a wide variety of documents

Copy at up to 17 copies per minute in black, 12 copies per minute in color Copy-option button makes easy photo reprints, posters and more High-quality scanning with 1200x2400 dpi optical resolution Fast, flatbed color faxing - 33.6 kbps fax modem HP memories disc creator software included One-touch front-panel scan button, attachments go directly to e-mail Paper-type sensor automatically adjusts print settings Compact design is ideal for the home Compatibility: Windows® (98, 2000 Professional, Me and XP); Macintosh (OS 9.0 or

higher, and OS X)

Functions: CopierPrinterScannerfax

Platform: Apple® Macintosh™PC

Printer Type: Color Inkjet

Printer Color Speed: 12 ppm

Printer Black and White Speed:

17 ppm

Color Horizontal Resolution: 4800 dpi

Color Vertical Resolution: 1200 dpi

Black and White Horizontal Resolution:

600 dpi

Black and White Vertical Resolution:

600 dpi

Copier Color Speed: 13 cpm

Copier Black and White Speed:

20 cpm

Copier Max Enlargement: 400 %

Copier Max Reduction: 25 %

Scanner Type: Color

Scanner Interpolated Resolution (max.):

9600 x 9600

Scanner Optical Resolution (max.):

600 x 1200

Scanner Area (max.): 8.5 x 14

Max Media Size: Sheet - US Legal (8.5" x 14")

Max Sheet Capacity: 100

Standard Input Sheet Capacity:

100

Port Connectors: USB 2.0 Full Speed (USB 1.1 equivalent)

Included Software: Setup Software/User Guide CD-ROM including: MultiPASS

Suite 4.2, ScanSoft OmniPage SE (OCR), Easy-PhotoPrint, User's Guide

System Requirements: Common: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01/SP2, 60MB Hard Disk Space

Windows: Windows XP - Pentium 300MHZ/64MB RAM, Windows Me -

Pentium 150MHZ/32MB RAM, Windows 98 - Pentium 90MHZ/32MB RAM, Windows 2000 - Pentium 133MHZ/64MB RAM

Height: 12.8 in

Width: 18.0 in

Depth: 23.0 in

Weight: 23.6 lbs

Limited Warranty: 1 Year (12 Months)

d. For my home network I chose DSL as the connection media. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) provides high-speed digital modem technology via a conventional telephone line. The diagram below illustrates the key elements of DSL.

I made this decision based on convenience, speed, and cost. Verizon DSL costs $29.95 for the first 3 months and 34.95 a month thereafter, and if you order online your first month is free! The package includes:

Unlimited DSL Internet access Wireless broadband High-speed DSL modem and self-install kit MSN 8 Internet Software 24/7 live technical support 9 e-mail accounts

DSL requires some hardware. For example, DSL filters on all telephone jacks, a DSL modem, and a 10Base-T Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC). Verizon’s

package includes the DSL filters and modem and most new computers include the NIC. Verizon Online sends a Self-Install Kit with your DSL order.

http://www22.verizon.com/ProductsAndServices/Anonymous/0,2854,,00.html. The following are a few additional media connection choices for a home network:

Cable – I did not choose a cable connection because cable modems offer service over a shared bandwidth cable with your neighborhood.

The following chart compares DSL to cable modem

FeaturesVerizon Online

DSL with MSN 8Cable Modem

Get a dedicated connection from your home to the Verizon

central office.

Use the same phone line for phone/fax and high-speed

Internet.

Pay for high-speed Internet access on your monthly

Verizon phone bill.

Access your DSL from any room in your home with a

phone jack.

Plus when you order Verizon Online DSL, you’ll get MSN 8 Internet Software at no additional charge. That’s a $99 value!

Ethernet – This connection is extremely stable and fast (about 10Mbps) but expensive for these purposes. Each linked computer requires its own address, which can get very expensive.

Farallon's HomeLINE system – This connection requires a Linskys Broadband router that allows multiple computers to use a single Internet connection. This particular router costs approximately $170.00. Farallon’s system employs existing phone lines to share information and works on any computer built in the past five years. However this connection is much slower than Ethernet, 1 Mbps as opposed to 10, and requires many wires for too little speed.

ISDN LAN - Connect up to 13 users with access to the Internet over your LAN at speeds up to 128 Kbps. ISDN LAN offers an affordable option when DSL is not available in your area. Prices are comparable to DSL.

http://www22.verizon.com/foryourbusiness/DSLInternetServices/internetaccess/default.asp

http://www.time.com/time/tech/wireless/story3.html

e. Speed is one of the most important factors I consider when creating a home network. I chose Verizon DSL and a Skyline PC card because they are said to be extremely fast. (As already mentioned Verizon DSL is extremely fast and Skyline is 11 – 22-Mb’s.) Through researching Internet connection media’s I found that the faster the connection you chose the more expensive it will be. Therefore the connections that I chose for my home network is rather expensive. Verizon DSL costs approximately $30.00 - $35.00 a month (first month is free) and Skyline costs $299.99 to purchase.

3. Favorites File

My favorites file includes the following URL’s for all the prices and pictures that I obtained:

VERIZON DSL: http://www22.verizon.com/ForHomeDSL/Channels/DSL/olo_landing_new.asp

ADDITIONAL INTERNET CONNECTIONS:

http://www.juno.com/

http://www.impactpc.com/join/

http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/home&pgmarket=en-us&xAPID=694&DI=1534&PI=56440&PS=56801&HL=MyMSN_120x90_Subscribe

https://register.earthlink.net/cgi-bin/wsisa.dll/broadband/main.html

PRICE FOR THE TOSHIBA: http://www.compusa.com/products/larger_photo.asp?strProductCode=303455

PICTURE OF TOSHIBA: http://www.compusa.com/products/larger_photo.asp?strProductCode=303455

PRICE FOR THE SONY: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=tH7wv_MdqHzwnswMDu76tLwNCAdQXzOLC78=?CatalogCategoryID=rJMKC0%2eNA9EAAAD2I%2e%2eHHFC1&ProductID=qt8KC0%2eNUkMAAAD2yluHHFC6&Dept=cpu

PICTURE OF THE SONY: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=tH7wv_MdqHzwnswMDu76tLwNCAdQXzOLC78=?CatalogCategoryID=rJMKC0%2eNA9EAAAD2I%2e%2eHHFC1&ProductID=qt8KC0%2eNUkMAAAD2yluHHFC6&Dept=cpu

PRICE OF PAVILION: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=300528&pfp=BROWSE

PICTURE OF PAVILION: http://www.compusa.com/product_images/images/full/28/300528_f.gif

PICTURE & PRICE FOR ADDITIONAL NODE: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=295839&pfp=BROWSE

MEDIA CONNECTION: http://www.time.com/time/tech/wireless/story3.htmlhttp://www22.verizon.com/foryourbusiness/DSLInternetServices/internetaccess/default.asp

HOME NETWORK INSTALLER: http://www.ADSInfotech.com.

4. IP Addresses

After much research I have come to the conclusion that 3 “real” IP addresses are necessary in my home network. Since all 3 of the computers in my network are connected they each need their own “real” IP address. Through an isolated network, assigning an IP address at random is beneficial. When your private network is connected to the Internet, it requires using registered IP addresses so duplicates are avoided in the future. The router and the modem also need their own IP address when connected to my home network. In addition, more than one IP address is necessary for privacy and downloading purposes.

5. Home Network Installer

If I decide to use a professional home network installer, I will use ADS Infotech, which is located approximately 9.7 miles from my house. The URL for the company is http://www.ADSInfotech.com. The company provides services involving computers, the Internet, and networking for homes, home offices, and small to medium businesses. Unfortunately I could not find the IP addresses.

6. Procedure

When researching any topic I always prefer to use the yahoo search engine www.yahoo.com and the google search engine at www.google.com. To find information I entered keywords related to my search topic such as ‘Internet service providers, home networking, etc.” Both sites present reliable sources where most of the information I needed was available. Through yahoo I immediately came upon an extremely useful article titled BigDog Cable-Network Setup, Network Cabling, Network Management and Network Security Services. The URL for this article is http://bigdogcable.cnetcanada.com/. This page provided a lot of information pertaining to the questions asked in this assignment. Specifically the site provided general answers to the following questions: How do I hook up my computers to share a printer, files or Internet connection? Why would I want or need to network my computers? What kind of Network (Ethernet or wireless) do I need to set up? Through the google search engine I found a very useful webpage titled Wireless Network Setup. The URL for this is http://www.raubacapeu.net/people/yves/2000/10/26-network. This site shows you a diagram and the hardware that is involved in setup. Another website that I always visit when researching is http://www.howstuffworks.com. This site offers information concerning almost anything, including home networking. Lastly I took notice to advertisements for Internet connections available in my hometown and located their websites for information.

7. USENET Threads

The following are 4 articles from a USENET group discussing topics relevant to home networking:

From: HD (ardvaarkNOSPAM@btinternet.com)Subject: Re: Pls recommend a wireless ADSL router. Newsgroups: uk.comp.home-networkingDate: 2003-03-31 03:18:01 PST

"Rizza" <no@email.com> wrote in messagenews:U4Kha.2$YA3.3055@news.dircon.co.uk...> Kudos to all contributors on this NG, from a complete newbie, I have> acquired enough information here in the last 24hrs to make me confident of> setting up a wireless network at home.>> My requirement is simple, I want to be able to have roaming ADSL internet> access from my laptop anywhere at home.>> My proposed solution is to get a 802.11b compliant a wireless ADSL router> and PCMCIA wireless card. I live in a 3-bed house, so I'm hoping to have> reception across a floor.>> Would you kindly recommend a simple / good quality router, there's a lot of

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> mention of the Netgear DG824M , is that the best in it's price range, and> how does that compare with the D-Link DSL-604+?>> Thanks>> Rizza

I am a newbie too, but have just installed a Netgear DG824M, together withthe Netgear PCMCIA card & USB2 for a 3rd computer. Once I had remembered touninstall the old modem drivers, it was no problem at all. I bought Netgearbecause it seemed to be very easy to install - and it was!

I asked around re other makes, but, as usual, if you ask 50 people, you get50 answers but the best advice from a network expert was that the reality isthat most of the systems are very similar, so go for one that suits you..

Aardvark

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From: Grant (g_robertson39@nospam.hotmail.com)Subject: Re: Pls recommend a wireless ADSL router. Newsgroups: uk.comp.home-networkingDate: 2003-04-05 00:32:22 PST

If you can borrow a wireless setup from someone then do. Take it home andset it up and see if you are going to get the range that you require.I bought a Belkin WAP and, although I only live in a flat, can only getcoverage in certain areas. It is certainly not up to the 100m-300m as statedon the box!Whilst a lot of lower end gear all have common chipsets etc (my Belkinproduct has an SNMP string for a netgear WAP!) there is a big differencewhen you look at, say, a Cisco Aeronet. It depends on how much you want tospend of course.

>>> I am a newbie too, but have just installed a Netgear DG824M, together with> the Netgear PCMCIA card & USB2 for a 3rd computer. Once I had remembered to

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> uninstall the old modem drivers, it was no problem at all. I bought Netgear> because it seemed to be very easy to install - and it was!>> I asked around re other makes, but, as usual, if you ask 50 people, you get> 50 answers but the best advice from a network expert was that the reality is> that most of the systems are very similar, so go for one that suits you..>> Aardvark>>>

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From: Jim Hatton (jim@hatton.com)Subject: Re: Pls recommend a wireless ADSL router. Newsgroups: uk.comp.home-networkingDate: 2003-04-05 07:53:37 PST

I just got a wireless PCMCIA card delivered this morning and also findthat the distance I can "roam" is significantly less than advertised. However, one of the review comments about the DG824M is that it onlyuses one antenna for the wireless link instead of two, which is morecommon. When it works thought it is great and I can use the internetfrom my laptop and share files / printers very well.

I understand that since the DG824M uses a standard antenna connector,a better quality antenna can be connected which would probably improvethe range. No idea how much this would cost though.

Cheers

Jim

"Grant" <g_robertson39@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<3e8e9496$0$25652$fa0fcedb@lovejoy.zen.co.uk>...> If you can borrow a wireless setup from someone then do. Take it home and> set it up and see if you are going to get the range that you require.> I bought a Belkin WAP and, although I only live in a flat, can only get> coverage in certain areas. It is certainly not up to the 100m-300m as stated> on the box!> Whilst a lot of lower end gear all have common chipsets etc (my Belkin> product has an SNMP string for a netgear WAP!) there is a big difference> when you look at, say, a Cisco Aeronet. It depends on how much you want to> spend of course.>

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> > > >> >> > I am a newbie too, but have just installed a Netgear DG824M, together with> > the Netgear PCMCIA card & USB2 for a 3rd computer. Once I had remembered to> > uninstall the old modem drivers, it was no problem at all. I bought Netgear> > because it seemed to be very easy to install - and it was!> >> > I asked around re other makes, but, as usual, if you ask 50 people, you get> > 50 answers but the best advice from a network expert was that the reality is> > that most of the systems are very similar, so go for one that suits you..> >> > Aardvark> >> >> >

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From: Mr. Nangla (nangla.05@btopenworld.com)Subject: Re: Pls recommend a wireless ADSL router. Newsgroups: uk.comp.home-networkingDate: 2003-04-01 14:23:00 PST

Hey,

what does 'kudos' mean and/or stand for?

cheerssham

"Rizza" <no@email.com> wrote in messagenews:U4Kha.2$YA3.3055@news.dircon.co.uk...> Kudos to all contributors on this NG, from a complete newbie, I have> acquired enough information here in the last 24hrs to make me confident of> setting up a wireless network at home.>> My requirement is simple, I want to be able to have roaming ADSL internet> access from my laptop anywhere at home.>> My proposed solution is to get a 802.11b compliant a wireless ADSL router> and PCMCIA wireless card. I live in a 3-bed house, so I'm hoping to have> reception across a floor.>

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> Would you kindly recommend a simple / good quality router, there's a lot of> mention of the Netgear DG824M , is that the best in it's price range, and> how does that compare with the D-Link DSL-604+?>> Thanks>> Rizza