Chapter 9: Networking Your Computer

Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network

For a peer-to-peer 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

For more information

For more information about purchasing equipment for your home or office Ethernet network, discuss your particular needs with your Gateway store representative. In addition, several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking. See these sources for more information about networking your home or office with wired or wireless Ethernet.

Help and For more information about networking in Windows XP,

Support click Start, then click Help and Support.

Type the keyword networking in the HelpSpot Search

box , then click the arrow.

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