I am trying to set up a wireless network with a Mac (OSX 10.2) a Windows XP and a Windows 98. I want to be able to share a cable modem connection which allows only 1 IP address at a time, but also files and printers, and a TV tuner thats in one computer, and a DVD player thats in a different one, and MP3's. I have been reading a lot of reviews trying to learn about this but I am clueless--- a lot of the reviews I have read say that various Linksys and NetGear products won't share files, etc. wirelessly, and that is basically the reason I want to do this. I also don't really understand the difference between an Access Point and a router, do I need both? I am clueless about this, please tell me what I need to buy and recomend what brand I need because I am scared to buy something that won't work, and I don't know what I am doing!! :?:
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Jump to PostIf you're getting an internet connection wirelessly, you'll be able to share files. The ability to share files isn't dependant on the networking hardware you have; it's dependant on your computer's support for sharing files (you shouldn't have any problems sharing files on a wireless connection; no matter what hardware …
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I agree with Tek's response, but would add that you need to enable filesharing on the computers, and usually make an account on them with the proper access permissions to make the shares happen. Wireless technology will allow the files to move around just fine, but unless you …
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