USB flash drives

[captainandy]

I'm about to create a wireless connection to my bt home hub, one option via a "USB flash drive".
Is a USB flash drive the same as a memory stick? And, what's the best flash drive or memory stick (2gb, 4gb, or whatever) for this particular purpose?

Thank you.

[Vagrant]

Yes, they're the same thing - however, they're of no use for connecting wirelessly to a homehub.
Can you be a bit more specific about what you're trying to do?

[trish432]

I think the only reason for using a flash drive would be if you`re trying to set up a home network between different computers.
If you`re trying to set up a wireless connection from your router, it`s entirely different.

[captainandy]

Thank you both.
The automatic set-up instructions appear to say choose the first option to set-up a wireless connection for the computer but choose the USB flash drive option if other devices are to be added. I want a wireless connection for my desktop with printers, scanner and LCD tv linked. It's a Sony PC, with 2 USBs and a memory stick slot. And I was wondering what the difference is between a USB and memory stick, since I'm going to have to buy one or other before I begin the set-up. My other question was about storage capacity.

Maybe I should simply get an in expert!

[captainandy]

Question Author
Thank you both.
The automatic set-up instructions appear to say choose the first option to set-up a wireless connection for the computer but choose the USB flash drive option if other devices are to be added. I want a wireless connection for my desktop with printers, scanner and LCD tv linked. It's a Sony PC, with 2 USBs and a memory stick slot. And I was wondering what the difference is between a USB and memory stick, since I'm going to have to buy one or other before I begin the set-up. My other question was about storage capacity.

Maybe I should simply get an expert in!