Setting up network on a HP Pavillion m7590n (XP WMC 2005)

Hi all,

When I bought my PC six months ago, I was told I could setup a wireless
network with the PC without the need of an external router. My friends at HP
support have told me they will not support the wireless hardware they have
built into the PC. Nice. Anyways, here is the spec. info for the PC's
wireless hardware;

Integrated 10/100Base-T network interface; high-speed 56K fax modem;
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g

I have a the use of a laptop from my employer, which has a wireless PCMCIA
card. If I need to buy a router then fine. I just don't want to waste my
money if I don't have to! I am really a wireless noobie. Any help is
appreciated!

Lonpuz.

 

You should be fine with the wireless card. However, you may want to check
out the microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web newsgroup or some sites like
www.practicallynetworked.com for general information. This newsgroup
supports Microsoft's Broadband Networking brand hardware and software only.

 

Thanks Chris. Sorry if I strayed from the group topic matter.

 

No problem. I think you'll find it easy, but regular networking help is
available as I indicated.