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Chapter 11: Networking Your Computer
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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
- OR -
A wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b) USB adapter attached
to each desktop computer
- OR -
A notebook with wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b) built-in
- OR -
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
Support
For more information about networking in Windows XP,
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword networking in the HelpSpot Search
box , then click the arrow.