USB Wireless N Question

[humblewarfare]

I have one PC in my house connecting to the UVerse RG via Belkin USB adapter. I am going to add an additional PC to that room and had a couple questions?

1 - If I get a second USB adapter, should I get the same brand or does it matter?

2 - Is there a device that will allow multiple machines to connect wirelessly?

 

[thiggins]

I have one PC in my house connecting to the UVerse RG via Belkin USB adapter. I am going to add an additional PC to that room and had a couple questions?

1 - If I get a second USB adapter, should I get the same brand or does it matter?

You don't have to get the same make/model.

2 - Is there a device that will allow multiple machines to connect wirelessly?

Sure.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wire...522-review-dual-band-draft-11n-for-the-masses

Or a wireless bridge like the Cisco/Linksys WET610N with a switch plugged into it.

 

[humblewarfare]

Is there a way to use my wireless G router I have as a "switch" without being physically connected to the ATT gateway?

 

[thiggins]

Is there a way to use my wireless G router I have as a "switch" without being physically connected to the ATT gateway?

If you mean as a wireless bridge with multiple Ethernet ports. Yes. If it supports an alternative firmware like DD-WRT (http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices)

 

[humblewarfare]

It looks like it doesnt wrt54gc...the compact wireless router.