What do I need to buy for my network setup?

[uNsaiN]

I will be buying a computer in December and need to setup a network between my new computer and the family computer. This is what I plan on doing:
When I buy my computer I will set it up in my room. The family PC is in a room down the hall from my room. I want to take the Cable modem I have and put it in my room and connect my PC directly to it with Cat-5 cables most likely. I want to connect the Family PC with Wireless.
What do I need to buy?
How much is this going to cost?
What products would you reccommend?
Thanks for the help.

 

[mikesgroovin]

Purchase a wireless gateway/router and place it in-between your PC and the cable modem. Then connect your PC to the wireless gateway/router via CAT5 and then purchase a wireless PCI card for the family computer.

For great performance, purchase this gateway/router: Linksys Wireless G Router which is about $30-$75 (on ebay)
and this PCI card: Linksys Wireless G PCI adapter which is about $30-$50 (on ebay)

 

[uNsaiN]

Would I need to buy a Network Interface Card for the new PC?
Are RJ-45 Port and RJ-45 Switched Ports the same as a WAN port and Ethernet LAN ports?

 

[mikesgroovin]

The PCI card is the Network Interface Card that you are talking about......and yes...you would if you want to go wireless.

The RJ-45 ports are all that you will see on this gateway/router device. The WAN port is designated for the cable modem and the LAN ports are for you wired PCs.

 

[uNsaiN]

I'm talking about having the Family PC wireless and the PC I buy and setup in my room connected to the router with CAT5. I know I need a wireless PCI Adapter for the family PC, but do I need a regular NIC for the computer connected with CAT5?

 

[mikesgroovin]

Oh....gotcha. I had full focus on the family PC. And I guess that I do a little assuming when people are building new computers that they will include a network adapter in their build.......just doesn't make sense not to nowadays.

 

[uNsaiN]

Ok. So any PCI NIC would be fine? Like this Linksys one: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=33-124-107&depa=0
Thanks for all the help so far.

 

[mikesgroovin]

Yup, that'll do just fine.

 

[gabe]

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[mikesgroovin]

wtf?