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**Stuart C** · 31-03-2005, 17:11

Haven't used the Linksys, but AFAIK, PPPoE is for ADSL use only. I think it's the same for PPTP.

Wireless G (802.11g) and 802.11b are two different types of wireless network connection. If you don't have a wireless network card (or aren't using a laptop with Centrino processor), you won't need to worry about either.

If you are using a computer with Wireless connection, then XP (and Mac OS actually) are good at automatically configuring themselves for wireless networking.

However, if you will be using a wireless network, I recommend you read this first. It's an article on wireless security that was originally written by StuartBe and then modified by Nemesis (who's currently a moderator on this forum).

31-03-2005, 17:11	#3
Stuart C Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: It's Lahndun, Innit? Age: 37 Services: Virgin for TV, BT for phone and Be* for Broadband. Posts: 17,485	Re: Help required on installation of Linksys router Haven't used the Linksys, but AFAIK, PPPoE is for ADSL use only. I think it's the same for PPTP. Wireless G (802.11g) and 802.11b are two different types of wireless network connection. If you don't have a wireless network card (or aren't using a laptop with Centrino processor), you won't need to worry about either. If you are using a computer with Wireless connection, then XP (and Mac OS actually) are good at automatically configuring themselves for wireless networking. However, if you will be using a wireless network, I recommend you read this first. It's an article on wireless security that was originally written by StuartBe and then modified by Nemesis (who's currently a moderator on this forum). __________________ Just to make it clear if a post is bold and is from a team member, it's a moderating decision. If it's not bold or not from a team member, it's not. "This is an important announcement. This is flight 121 to Los Angeles. If your travel plans today do not include Los Angeles, now would be a perfect time to disembark.”