NTL Broadband, Sharing connection.

angela2095 · 19 November 2005 at 5:09PM

Hi, Firstly, I have absolutely no idea about routers etc.!! I have just bought a basic Dell Computer for my son for xmas. It will be going upstairs in his bedroom. Downstairs, I also have a newish Dell which is connected to NTL broadband through a little box that sits on top of my tower. I have noticed that it is connected into the USB. What I need is to be able to share this internet connection with my son. I have tried to read all I can about wireless routers however I am still stuck! I really need the cheapest way as xmas has cost a fortune so far. Thanks. ps cant you tell I;m not techie minded!!

frizz_head · 19 November 2005 at 5:24PM

Hi Angela,

I posted similar a while back, but, as yet, have not done anything about it - money etc.

But here is the link if it helps.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=104848&highlight=wireless+broadband

sionnach_2 · 19 November 2005 at 6:45PM

two ways to do it
1, buy a wireless router and a wireless network card for sons pc, tour pc is hard wired into router
2. depends on distance between pcs you can buy a cross over lead to join the 2 pcs together,bear in mind you will need 2 network cards ( these could be built in)

Browntoa · 19 November 2005 at 6:52PM

Ntl compatable wireless routers here

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/dirresults.html?d=HMIA&s=ntl

cheapest wireless hub £45 + p&p

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?F5D7230UK+

usb adapter for the pc £17.99 all inc

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=promo&page=title&r=ELEC&title=615573

nelly_2 · 19 November 2005 at 7:24PM

I ve got a wireless set up with ntl theres some box here with 2 aerials on it and something in the other computer with an aerial, phone a pc doctor type out of the local paper.

Browntoa · 19 November 2005 at 7:30PM

why pay someone else to do it, it's simplle to set up

and cheaper !!!

if you get stuck you come and ask questions on here for free !

jackbremer · 23 November 2005 at 4:01AM

you need to establish if the NTL box will connect with a network cable OR a USB - it should, unless it's ancient.

If network port is there simply connect that to the wireless router and you're away. (over simplified it a bit there but let us know how you get on!!!)

NTL Broadband, Sharing connection.

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