Wireless Modem (?) for ntl Broadband

If you have a NTL cable modem downstairs with an Ethernet connection* to your PC, what you should aim to get is a "broadband (not ADSL) wireless firewall router" which will be connected in between the cable modem and your PC. Around £40. (*If it's a USB connection, please say!).

Your daughter's PC needs to have some form of wireless card, which can be an internal PCI one, or one like a USB flash drive that connects via a short extension cable to a USB port (so it can be moved around to get the best signal). Around £30.

There are a number of alternatives depending on various things. For example, I am assuming that both PCs are fairly new and run Windows XP (not necessary, but advantageous).

Would you be able to connect a long Ethernet cable through the ceiling into her room? (Would you want to?!). If so, you can just get a "broadband (not ADSL) firewall router", and you obviously don't need a wireless card upstairs!

One good firm to deal with (IMHO) is Broadband Buyer, who aren't the cheapest but seem to give good advice.

No doubt other people will have other suggestions!

John

novatech have a range for NTL here

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/brands/a842x1y0z1p0s0n0m217

Our Bestselling NetGear Wireless DSL Routers (NTL Line

not saying they are the cheapest prices but will give you a list to do a search for

you will also need wither a PCI card

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/brands/a668x1y0z1p0s0n0m217

or a USB adapter

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/brands/a671x1y0z1p0s0n0m217

for the other PC upstairs