Connection questions for wireless-g

[TomJBraun]

I'm finally getting DSL hooked up in the next week or two, but I don't know the best way of hooking everything up or if I can do what I am thinking about doing.

I want to have my computer transmit to a Wireless router by a connected wireless adapter that will connect to the DSL in another room. But, I also want to hook up my Xbox, PS2 and Gamecube through a normal, wired HUB from my entertainment center that connects to the same computer, and use XP in internet sharing (I'm currently set it with XP and Xbox for this to use dial-up on XBox Live to get content).

I know that my current connection works, but adding the wireless to the computer has me wondering if the Xbox, GC, and PS2 will see that wireless connection for the DSL.

Even better, could I also connect the three systems to a regular wired hub, then use the uplink connector to a wireless router and bypass the computer altogether (another router required I know)?

 

[JackMDS]

You getting DSL it is time for a Router.

Wireless and ICS do not get a long very well.

Games Boxes can be fit with a special Wireless Driverless Card (E.g. Linksys WET11).

More here:

Link to: DSL PPPOE and Cable/DSL Routers.

Link to: Wireless Network - Configuration Modes.

 

[TomJBraun]

But that one you recommended works with a B network, not a G. What about this:

Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

I saw it on amazon.com and bestbuy.com. Could I use this? Would I still be able to hook up my PC and game consoles through this with a hub connected to it, and the PC + Consoles hooked through the hub?

 

[TomJBraun]

...or should I have a router at each connection, one in my other room with the DSL and the other room with my systems and games?

 

[JackMDS]

Yeah if you want G you are right I just mentioned the WET11 as an example.

You do not need more than One Wireless Cable/DSL Router.

Please read these:

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. What do I need for wireless Networking?
(Ignore the prices in the above link).

Ignore the prices in the links above. Currently similar hardware can be found for 60%-90% less.