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The two main system that we'll concentrate on are the 802.11b and the 802.11g. For the purpose of simplicity and clarity, we'll use the 802.11b as a guide. If you are getting a 802.11g system, just substitute 802.11g for the 802.11b.
What 802.11b wireless networking products do I need?  Scenario 1: Laptop to a desktop computer
1 PC Card 802.11b card for each laptop
1 USB 802.11b adapter for each desktop
Scenario 2: Desktop to a desktop computers
1 USB 802.11b adapters for each computer
Scenario 3: Add a laptop to an existing Ethernet network
(May or may not have a cable/dsl router already)
1 PC Card 80211b adapter for each laptop
1 Bridge type Access point
Scenario 4: Cable/DSL modem, 1 desktop, 1 laptop
(2 solutions)
4a: Hardware Internet sharing solution (best)
1 PC Card 80211b adapter for the laptop
1 Cable/DSL router with built in Wireless Access Point
(desktop already has an ethernet card)
 4b: Software Internet Sharing solution
1 PC Card 80211b adapter for the laptop
1 USB 802.11b adapter for each desktop
--the primary desktop will need 2 network
adapters, the ethernet nic for the cable/dsl
modem and 802.11b for wireless lan.
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