PocketMatrix

You'd have to use an ad-hoc network I believe, which imposes some limitations, and makes setting up the PPC a bit harder network-wise from what I hear.

so if I wasnt to use the dongle, what would I need? just for the ppc to connect to the single pc at the moment.

Check out BestBuy or CircuitCity. Every weekend they have a new deal. I got my DLink WiFi router with built in Firewall for $30 and a Cardbus network card for free. The Asus A620 would require a CF card, though, which are more expensive.

I know I need the wifi cf card, but I dont know what to get for my pc. I am in the uk so have to get things from uk retailers.

I think I can help. I recently installed a wireless network at home.

I use a wireless PCMCIA card w/ my laptop for school, so I wanted to install a wireless network at home too.

The best option is a wireless router. Especially if you already have a wired network like we do. You have a built in firewall, and you can still use your wired network. It's also much more secure then an access point which you install *behind* your router's firewall. Adding cards is easier as well.

A wireless router doesn't cost an arm and a leg if you only need 802.11b @ 11 mbps; I bought mine for 70 euro. You can get more expensive, but you really don't need that. I can use Kazaa, stream video, and it's just as fast as a wired network.

About dongles and ad hoc networks..

What ad hoc means is you connect two computers through their cards. [or in this case a PPC] So, you need to turn on that PC to use the network - you don't have to do that if you use a router.

So, if I were you, I'd just install a wireless router. If you want to expand your network it's much simpler then buying dongles and such.

Yes you should.

is there anything specifc that I need to look for in the router. There is a range of differnt priced ones, I dont have large amounts of money to spend. But I dont want to get somthing crappy now, only to regret it later down the line.

As long as it says Cable/DSL you'll be fine. I believe DSL uses PPPoE, but again, I'm not sure.