There are a few potential benefits in using a wireless USB network adapter. They allow one to connect to wireless networks on the move and connect using laptops that don't have built in wireless cards.
Well, I would recommend using the USB network adapters and services offered by Rogers Wireless because they offer a variety of services for an incredibly reasonable price.
At the moment, wireless network adapters are similarly priced to wire-bound network adapters. In addition to comparing the prices of the two types of adapters, one must also consider if the necessary wiring for wire-bound adapters is already in place as well. Wiring can be a considerable expense.
The benefits of using a PCMCIA wireless card include allowing one to connect to a wireless network without the hassle of network wires. It also allows one to set up a connection much faster without having to deal with cables and cords.
Type of router you are using has nothing to do with type of operating system you are running. What matters is wireless network adapters. As far as OSes recognize wireless card (wireless adapter must be compatible with your wireless network) you should not have any problems.
Set up a network buy installing a router. From the router you will need network adapters for all the computers using the wireless connection. Most of these materials come in a package you would need to buy to set up wireless. An alternative to routers, access points allow wireless networks to join an existing wired network.
Try BRIDGING the wired and wireless network adapters on the laptop: For Windows see http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/crawford_02april22.mspx
Netstumbler is a software program that runs on the Microsoft Windows operating system. This software is designed to find wireless networks in range of the system that is running it. The benefits of using this software include making it easier to detect areas of poor wireless network coverage in your home or business and detecting unauthorized access points to your network.
The benefit of using a network cable rather than a wireless connection for online gaming is that it is more reliable. Also, it has a better bandwidth. i think :)
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When your on a wireless network nope :) When your off your wireless network Yes you are using your data usages!
There are several free wireless network security providers, including lucidlink, linksys, and auditmypc. Be aware of the risks and dangers of using free wireless network security providers before using the services.
If I understand your question, using the Belkin as a repeater, the answer is no.