routers & network cards

[90seconds]

There are two computers in the house. One had Windows ME the other has Windows XP. I want to get a router, but know that there are two different versions b or g. Where can I find out what adpter card is needed. Is the adapter card in either computer now? Does is need to be purchased?

The computers would be in two different rooms. Thanks for any help.....

[anne]

For 2 pc's you don't need a router if you are going to network them. All you need is a crossover cable to standard network cards.
If you want to share an internet connection use a network bub with an uplink port. They are cheaper than a router.

[ecross]

Greetings 90seconds,

Check the Device Manager (Right-click My Computer, choose Properties, then click the Hardware tab), expand the Network Adapters. If you see any adapters listed then you know that you have a network card installed. In Windows XP, you can also check the Network Connections folder. A Wireless Network Connection icon is created if you have a wireless network adapter is installed.

If you are planning setting up a wireless network, I suggest that you get network cards and a router that support WPA. That is more secure than WEP when you go to secure a wireless network. FYI, 802.11 g is backward compatible.