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    Wireless File Sharing

    ive just connected all my home network together:

    ADSL modem/router connected to a 16 port switch which connects to other PC's

    what i want to do now is wirelessly connect to one of my mates who lives a few doors down (bout 20-25meters tops). Is it possible to connect an access to point to the switch, and then connect to my mates PC?? I wont be wanting to share the internet connection with him, just some folders. Im totally new to wireless networking so any help appreciated.

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    Without some form of proxy I think you'll struggle to allow him to connect to you wirelessly, but not use your internet connection, unless you can force him to be given a static IP and restrict internet access uising that IP on your WAP?

    As for sharing some folders, provided there aren't solid stone walls 20 metres thick you should be able to, though he won't get the best speeds!

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    as my PC is next to my window as is his, do you think it would just be more viable to get a couple of wireless PCI cards/adaptors and just do a simple wireless network between the two of us ?
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    Yeah I'd go down the ad-hoc route and make sure you don't share your internet connection.
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    Yeah that seems like a good idea, as you could have them networked in an ad-hoc network.

    If it doesn't reach with normal standard antenna's you get with the PCI cards, then you can pick up Hi-Gain antenna's relatively cheap now.. So maybe looking at this method would be a better option.

    But yeah you'd probably be best (if you can) testing the wireless connection between your houses first. Seeing whether you pick up a good signal, or any signal at all.. etc.



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    cool think thats what i'll do then - any suggestions on what card to get?? budget about £20 inc so Scan would be a winner cheers
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