I have an older laptop (Toshiba Tecra 8000). My wife is a pharamceutical rep and has the latest notebook computer.

We have her machine hooked-up to a wireless point router. Her machine has something internal that allows her to go wireless. What do I need? I have a network card slot if that makes any difference.

Thanks,

 

You'll need a USB or PCMCIA wireless network adapter. Should run about $70. I prefer Lynksys, but other brands should work also.

 

Is this what I need??

Linksys Wireless USB ver. 2.5 Network Adapter

Put the mobile back into mobile computing with the Linksys Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter! The Linksys Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter operates in the ISM band, using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmission to implement the 802.11b standard. Users can now move easily between Access Points without the hassle of reconfiguring their connection.

The Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter also gives you the freedom to work your way, from where you want, letting you take full advantage of your PC and providing you with access to all your networked resources from beyond your desktop and a high-powered built-in antenna with LEDs that indicate power and linkage.

Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP, the Instant
Wireless USB Network Adapter from Linksys is a true necessity for all your wireless PC applications.



+ Up to 11Mbps, High-Speed Data Transfer Rate

+ Integrated Equalizer Recovers Weak Signals and Enhances Sensitivity

+ Movable External Antenna Improves Signal Quality

+ USB Port Powers Your Adapter?No Power Supply Needed!

+ Compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP

+ User-Friendly Setup Software Provides Hassle-Free Configuration

+ Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup

+ Works with All Standard Internet Applications

+ Interoperable with 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment

+ Capable of up to 128-bit WEP Encryption

+ Free Software Driver Upgrades

 

That should work just fine. A PCMCIA version may be more convinient though in case you go to Starbucks and want to browse the web.