I would like to set up a wireless network at home. I don't think it matters, but the computers will be a linux desktop (suse probably) connected with Samba, 2 Win XP desktops, and a Win XP laptop with docking station. I will have 4 computers on the network to start, but I would like to be able to add more without having to buy a new router. I imagine I would also need some kind of hardware for the computers. I don't need anything special for the laptops. If it's not at the docking station, I don't need it on connected to the network. If you can show me examples from amazon.com, that would be lovely.

TIA.

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So, largely useless.

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You'll need one (1) wireless router, and then a wireless network card for each box. Since you're running Linux, you may want to do your homework and make sure your distribution has drivers for it, or that at least there are drivers for whatever NIC you choose to get. For homogeny, I'd recommend the same NIC across the board, but that's your choice, of course, and not strictly necessary.

Something to keep in mind is the various flavors of wireless, ie 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g. Some new ones on the horizong too, but those are the established protocols. 802.11g is the most recent and allows 52Mbps, so probably your best bet.

Wireless routers shouldn't limit the number of hosts supported too stringently...probably 253 hosts supported or something. So that's not a concern you shouldhave.

Remember that wireless is inherently insecure. Unlike wired, you are broadcasting all your network traffic all over the place where someone with an antenna can easily listen in. If/when you decide to do this, be sure to make it as secure as possible. Use WEP, turn off SSID broadcasting, change all the default security settings, and if possible use MAC addresses for authentication.

Enough for you, or you want more?

That's a good start. I harrass you more once I get the hardware.