Hey guys,
I am sorry if this kind of question has been asked before, if it has can someone please redirect me to the thread...
I need to network a small business (wireless). I have 8 computers (computers need to be connected to the internet) and I need a wireless printer. Can someone please help me out with this and point me down the correct path of steps and products.
Please help this network noob :rolleyes:
Just do a search of the forums. This has been answered numerous times before. Also, you could try google. There is a ton of info on the Interenet about wireless networking.
Quick answer though, you'll need one wireless accesspoint/gateway, 8 wiresless nics, and 1 wireless print server. You can get them all from linksys.
Andy
I'm an SMC fan myself, so I would go with something like this:
Access Point: http://smc.com/index.cfm?event=viewProduct&localeCode=EN_USA&cid=94&scid=&pid=353
8 of these: http://smc.com/index.cfm?event=viewProduct&localeCode=EN_USA&cid=94&scid=100&pid=341
And 1 of these (USB or Parrallel): http://smc.com/index.cfm?event=viewCategory&localeCode=EN_USA&cid=12
Thanks for the quick reply guys!
hey guys,
what about security issues? Would I have to be concerned about an outside source tapping into my network?
Just a thought?
The access point I pointed you toward does not have a firewall, however, if you are looking for a full solution including broadband router, access point, wired and wireless, as well as a descent stateful packet firewall... you could go with something like this:
http://smc.com/index.cfm?event=viewProduct&localeCode=EN_USA&cid=1&scid=&pid=561
The barricade firewall that SMC uses in their routers is actually very well done, support VPN, Tunneling, etc. etc.
The link above actually includes a built in USB print server so if all your equipment is in the same spot, you can save a little $$. I personally have the model down from that which doesn't include the print server:
http://smc.com/index.cfm?event=viewProduct&localeCode=EN_USA&cid=1&scid=&pid=544
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