while we are on this, i'm interested in setting up wifi in the house and using AIS cell phone as the server. 3 laptops all wifi. guessing need a router/modem, but the software for AIS is in the 17 in, so router needs a feed to 17in laptop and back to transmitt. am i close???

obviously haven't done much research yet, but kind of know the basics for dsl/cable, direct line to server, where this won't be.

thx.

You can use the mobile as you do now and use an ethernet mini switch for the local network.

I have one here if you want to try it first.

Don't you need a wi-fi supported mobile phone..?..not all mobiles have this facility.

Some of those that have is The latest Nokia N96 or nok 5800 or some Sony Ericssons for example.

ok, was think wifi, since 3 of us, but are usually in the same room anyway. or is it still wifi, laptop to mini switch, then to netbooks. hope to figure it out, be back in udon mid may.

Ahh, I forgot you wanted a wireless network.

Bluetooth would do it. You can buy USB Bluetooth thingys fairly cheaply.

Dongles marmite, dongles

Us experts call them thingys.

Good to know we got some techies on board.

LA,

I think bluetooth would be a better option for you, if not all your PC/Laptops are bluetooth compatible I have a spare dongle-thingy you can have.

Do you mean you want to use your mobile for the internetconnection?? If so, you can install Jokuspot on your mobile and your mobile will become a hotspot. If you let your netbooks search for networks, it will find your mobile and you can start browsing. You need a WIFI-phone for this solution (N95/N96 for example)

Marmite The Dog wrote:Jeez, I hope none of you work on a help-line.

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