What sort of pc hardware would i need to go wireless on installing a 2nd pc?

Question

i have a computer in my den with windows vista and verizon dsl

connection-would like to install a 2nd pc in upstairs bedroom.

what's needed to get the same service on that one(wireless)?

Answer 1

you will need a router and to be sure the second computer has wireless capabilities

Answer 2

Well, you might find that some of those DSL modems are wireless capable too. If it is not, then you will need to install a wireless router. You will also need to install a wireless card in your PC.

Answer 3

any usb wireless adapter will do

Answer 4

You do not even need to go wireless.  As a matter of fact, I would like to deter you from doing that as long as you have not boughten any wireless equipment already.  Many people have no clue how to properly setup a secure wireless.

A better solution is powerline.  This video will explain how it works: http://youtube.com/watch?v=NoBYr3EzkPw

Here are 2 links where you can shop for powerline adapters:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...

You are going to need a router if you are adding a second computer on.  There is a great kit here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...  This this is a powerline and wireless hybrid.  You may not even need wireless, but if you don't have a router, it is hard to find a kit like this without buying the wireless router.  Powerline is plug and play.

However, if you already have a router, don't buy a second one.  Just buy one that has 2 powerline adapters without any router such as this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...

Now if you do not use your wireless, make sure you disable your wireless network inside your router.  Wireless is still great for using devices like ipods, mp3 players, etc.

Answer 5

get a wireless router such as Linksys WRT54G , and wireless cards for the computers that you want to keep wireless. You can even not get router and connect one computer to the internet through the other one just by using wireless network cards