"William" <william@planet.nl> wrote in message
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> My neighbor has a laptop which uses the internet thru a cable modem
> coupled to a wireless router.
> What hardware/software do I need to use the same router. The distance
> between the 2 computers is about 25 meters.
>

I think you'll struggle at that distance. My router signal is bordering
useless on the ground floor when on the top floor of our house (2nd floor UK
3rd floor US). It is a stone house with thick walls/ceilings, but only 8
metres or so away in a straight line.

Any 802.11g card will do anyway.