wireless connection for notebook computer?

[Haute Pursuit]

My wife was given a new notebook at work and I was wondering if I can simply plug a wireless router into the existing hardwired router that serves the 2 computers in my office? Is it that simple?

[bill]

thats the first step, then you need to set it up to talk to the wireless card...most do it now just by running the insall cd. I would only do it if you had a fast internet connection.

[grayfish]

Bill,

Wouldn't be easier to replace the existing wired router with a wireless since he is only serving 2 CPUs. Could save some addressing headaches. Most have ports for wired access also. Or even a Wireless Access Point connected to the existing routers. You can get the whole new router set up for about the same money as the WAP however. But you are aware I do not know much about this stuff. Just thinking out loud.

[Haute Pursuit]

Is there a wireless router with a couple of cable ports out there? That might be the ticket.

[bill]

Several ways to do it. I listed the cheapest way. Wireless router with a built-in DSL or cable modem will triple the cost or more unless you find one on ebay or sale or amazon.

[Haute Pursuit]

I have a cable modem already. I'm looking at this router. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00007KDVI/wwwwebofferco-20

Just trying to sniff out any potential problems so I don't have a bunch of downtime tomorrow trying to get everything to cooperate.

[bill]

also need a wireless card for the notebook if not installed.
One thing I like to do is keep all parts the same brand.
I did read the reviews/offers (in your thread) and saw one listed with a free wireless card thats a very good deal.

[Haute Pursuit]

Thanks for the help fella's!