Problem Installing Wireless Notebook Adapter

when I was installing my new notebook adapter I was asked to install my windows 98 disc, however I only have what came with the computer about 4 years ago. It's called an Emergency Recovery CD and when I put that in it doesn't recognize it as the correct CD. So it didn't install. Any way around that or do I have to find somebody who has a windows 98SE cd?

 

It is fairly standard practice to hide the windows setup files within the windows directory on a factory install. Try searching c:\windows for *.cab files. You may well find then in a folder called c:\windows\options\cabs. If you find such a folder you can point the installation wizard at that folder instead of a Windows CD. Otherwise you'll have to see if you can borrow a disk.

 

I installed my 802.11b Linksys notebook adapter. I was asked whether I wanted infrastructure or ad hoc mode. I will only be using my laptop when traveling so as long as I can use it in airports and hotels, which mode should I select? I also had the option to install BONGO. I had no idea what that would be for and whether I should also install it. One last question, the salesman told me to buy the 802.11b and not 802.11g for my use. Not sure why since I thought the G model was the more recent way to go, but he said as long as my useage was more in hotel etc. the B would be best. Does that make sense. MY laptop has windows 98SE and is a 4 year old Compaq.

 

I expect you would want Ad Hoc mode.

I don't know what Bongo is either. If your wireless works without it, you don't need it.

Most 802.11g cards are compatible with 802.11b networks. (For example, D-link , and 3Com). Therefore I expect the salesman has some old 802.11b cards he wants to sale (if he's any good as a salesman - the alternative being he doesn't know what he is talking about. A salesman not knowing - how can that happen )