Most Operation Gadget readers probably forgot the thread I started about setting up a wireless network in my home office. I received my router and WiFi card way back in mid-January. Today, D-Link sent me the $40 rebate that they promised when I bought the D-Link DI-624 AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Router and an 802.11g wireless card, which means I've had the gear for quite a while. So I figured I'd better get with it.

I followed the advice that I found in "The Wireless Networking Starter Kit" and began by getting the network working without any special security settings. This was a good idea because it made it easier for me to see whether things were working well before I tightened things up. I'm not done securing things yet, but I am using the WiFi connection to post this story.

I'll do a little more configuration over the next couple of days and report back on how things are going.