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Chapter 11: Networking Your Computer
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Equipment you need for an access point
wireless Ethernet network
For an access point 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
■ A wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b) access point to connect
your wireless Ethernet network to the Internet or a wired Ethernet network
Important IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b use different radio
frequencies. All wireless Ethernet components should use
the same frequency. Some wireless devices can broadcast
and receive signals on both frequencies. A combination of
IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b components will not work.