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Chapter 9: Networking Your Computer
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Equipment you need for an access point
wireless Ethernet network
For an access point wireless Ethernet network you need:
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A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer
- OR -
A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop computer
- OR -
A notebook with wireless Ethernet built-in
- OR -
A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook that does not have
wireless Ethernet built-in
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A wireless Ethernet 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.