I am looking to set up a wireless internet in my home.  I am fairly
computer literate and know some about how to set-up a wireless
internet system, but am looking for some additional information and
recommendations.  I currently access the internet with a cable modem. 
I have a D-Link DCM-200 cable modem (connects thru USB port) and a
Sony VAIO FXA series laptop.  It has a 1.2 GHz Athlon 4 processor, 30
gig hard drive, and 512 MB of RAM.  Windows XP is my operating system,
and I use Zone Alarm Pro as my firewall.

I would like recommendations of the equipment I need to set up a
wirless network.  The equipment needs to be reliable and of good
quality, but still reasonable priced.  Specifically, please address:
1) The components needed, their price, and basic features that I should have.
2) Security (how to prevent people from hacking into my signal and computer)
3) The possibility of including my printer so I can print remotely
4) Any basic info about the pros and cons of setting up a wireless system.

If you need any other information about my system or other
clarafication, please let me know.
Thanks for the help!!

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Request for Question Clarification by answerguru-ga on 14 Nov 2003 16:04 PST

Hi there,

I've already answered a couple of similar questions in the past for
others. Please check out the following:

Setting up a wireless network:
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=124677

Network security:
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=104600

Those two appear to cover #1 and #2 in your list - would you be
satisfied with those links as references in addition to new
information about #3 and #4?

answerguru-ga

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Clarification of Question by needsomeinfo-ga on 14 Nov 2003 20:42 PST

That would be fine.  The link you provided about security discussed
people hacking into the internet signal.  But, could you also address:
does having a wireless internet increase the risk of someone being
able to hack into my computer?
Thanks