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franklin · 05-24-03, 12:03 PM

I have some network knowledge but new in wireless networking. I just acquired dell axim and are waiting for the delivery. I like to add wifi to my axim to use it for browsing and other network stuff. I already have ethernet network inside my house with internet access for my pcs, laptops. Here is my understanding on how to add axim to my existing network: I need wifi cf card and wifi wap.
My question is on wap. I saw there are at least two options
1. wap and router like this http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=...=540&scat=1572
2. simple wap like this http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/deta...=742536#scroll

My questions are:
1. what are differences between them? will option 2 work for me since I already have router/gateway for my existing network. option 2 is about $50 cheaper.
2. What's your recommendation on brand/model for this wap/router? Are these any good on-going deal for one of them? I am thinking about get the linksys wcf-12 from compusa as my wifi cf for axim.

Thanks
Franklin.

05-24-03, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
franklin Aximsite Prospect Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wifi newbie question I have some network knowledge but new in wireless networking. I just acquired dell axim and are waiting for the delivery. I like to add wifi to my axim to use it for browsing and other network stuff. I already have ethernet network inside my house with internet access for my pcs, laptops. Here is my understanding on how to add axim to my existing network: I need wifi cf card and wifi wap. My question is on wap. I saw there are at least two options 1. wap and router like this http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=...=540&scat=1572 2. simple wap like this http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/deta...=742536#scroll My questions are: 1. what are differences between them? will option 2 work for me since I already have router/gateway for my existing network. option 2 is about $50 cheaper. 2. What's your recommendation on brand/model for this wap/router? Are these any good on-going deal for one of them? I am thinking about get the linksys wcf-12 from compusa as my wifi cf for axim. Thanks Franklin.