Wireless Network and Direcway Satellite

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Hi:

I've got three computers in my house networked using Direcway Satellite system using a netgear 16 port switch. I've got Ethernet run through the house and the network is running fine. But I've got this great deck and screened in porch and want to work outside most of the time.

So, my question - before I go spend the money - is: Can I buy a wireless router (like D-Link G) and plug into one of my Ethernet ports in the house, set up wireless and use that too with Satellite? Any experience with this?

Thanks for your time

d

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Yes you can.
Get an Access Point and plug it into your switch.

I recommend 802.11 a/b/g tri mode devices.
e.g.
Access Point
http://www.dlink.co.uk/?go=jN7uAYLx/oIJaWVUDLYZU93ygJVYKOhST9vhLPG3yV3oUYl8j6ltbNlwaaR p7DQqAmu5j3cf/YEMAM7l2KrkKkkYseLQ
Laptop PC card
http://www.dlink.co.uk/?go=jN7uAYLx/oIJaWVUDLYZU93ygJVYKOhST9vhLPG3yV3oVIx9hKltbNlwaaR p7DQqAmu5j3cf/YEMAM7k3aXlKkoTs+LZ

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Get an Access Point and plug it into your switch.

Thanks for the response. What's the difference between a wireless router and an Access Point? Thanks.

dp