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Chapter 11: Networking Your Computer

Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network

For an access point wireless Ethernet network you need:

■A wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b) PCI card installed in each desktop computer

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A wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b) USB adapter attached to each desktop computer

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A notebook with wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b) built-in

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A wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b) PC Card installed in each notebook that does not have wireless Ethernet built-in

■A wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b) access point to connect your wireless Ethernet network to the Internet or a wired Ethernet network

Important

IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b use different radio frequencies. All wireless Ethernet components should use the same frequency. Some wireless devices can broadcast and receive signals on both frequencies. A combination of IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b components will not work.

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