Wifi newbie question

[Guest Ian]

Currys sell USB WiFi adaptors for about £30 - but on the box it says that a router is also required to setup a WiFi network.

If all I want to do it is ActiveSync via WiFi and use wirelessly browse the internet from the M2000, using the PC's ntl cable connection, do I need a router or will the adaptor be sufficient on its own?

Thanks

Ian

Edited February 19, 2005 by Ian

[Guest jharvey00]

Should be sufficient on its own - so long as the PC that you install the WiFi adapter in has Internet access you can use the machine as a gateway to the net.

The only disadvantage is that you have to have the PC on whenever you want to use WiFi. The router option allows you access the net/internal network whenever.

[Guest Ian]

Yep works fine.

Haven't tried ActiveSync yet but mail and browsing work OK- until the "This network connects to the Internet" box unchecks itself and they stop!

Thanks for the info

Ian