Well my friend,.. THere are many ways to go about it. I can tell you the part of your question where you said .....
|Secondly, does all the components (router, cf card, pc card) have to be from the same manufacturer to work? Can I mix and match and what do I look for to ensure compatibility if I can mix and match.|
You can mix and match if you wish.... I have a IBM 8 port Hub with a belkin access point, and 2 linksys Wi-Fi Cards (wireless cards). But you must take into consideration.... Do you have DSL or Cable Bradband internet access, and do you have a current hub or router?. or dose your connection go into the back of your PC? If you dont have a hub or router. you should go out and get a wireless router. that is the easiest way. Linksys, D-link, Netgear, Belkin. They all make good wireless routers. its just a matter of choice. Yet If you have a hub. You can use what is called a Access Point. that will hook into your current Hub and supply a Wireless connection. Heres a... ok diagram of what I mean
http://www.dlink.com/products/Digita...ampleSetup.htm
Also the range on a Wi-Fi network {(wireless) = Wi-Fi} is about on avrage 200ft. Thats indoors... and even that varys.
It seems like alot:crooked:
but trust me youll get it.:D