compy said:do you have aim? i really want to straigten this out...and i agree it is getting off topic, we're sorry for being rude and going off topic.
Lone Wolf said:Of course you do! I thought you knew atleast that much. If you buy a wireless nic or usb adapter, yoiu will of course need a wireless router. Otherwise, if you don't want to go w/ the wireless option, just buy a standard DSL/Cable router.
Incidentally, I saw a nice deal at MicroCenter last nite where they have a Belkin 4 port DSL/Cable router on sale for only $10 after rebates. Normally $50.
EDIT: In your situation since the pc connected via modem is located downstairs; it might be a good idea to go with the wireless option since you don't have to worry about running the cat5 cabling all over the house. This will mean that all the others PCs/ Laptops in your house will need a wireless NIC/adapter as well.
Ice9 said:Well i thought I did know that much but before you said "If your PC downstairs is connected to the internet via a modem, I don't see how you could connect that to a wireless router. " so I got confused lol.
Lone Wolf said:Well i suppose I could have worded that differently.
Note on that on the wireless option: You will see plenty of good deals for routers like the one I mentioned above. That's because there's a new wireless standard protocol 802.11 (g) that's been introduced - it's rated for maximum throughput of 54 MB/sec. Of course the cheap deals are for the routers that can handle versions (a) and (b) which are slower but... again... if all you're doing is surfing and downloading once in a while, that should be sufficient.
The newer routers that support the new protocol (version G); of course are a bit higher priced. And you will need a NIC that is also capable of supporting the new protocol. Basically, you're gonna pay!.. LOL.
Ice9 said:Also I don't need a newtworking card? or maybe that is what that is... sorry for my ignorance