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Want to go wireless - what do you need?
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divadee
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We have a desktop pc at the moment for all the family, but for christmas this year little miss divadee (who is 11) is getting a laptop.
We want her to be able to use the interent etc.. on it, so need to go wireless.
We dont have a clue what we need to do this, we are on virgin media cable modem broadband (large package).
I think we need some sort of router, but being a bit of a tecnophobe do not have a clue.
Please can you help, and also try and keep it as low techie talk as possible:o
We want her to be able to use the interent etc.. on it, so need to go wireless.
We dont have a clue what we need to do this, we are on virgin media cable modem broadband (large package).
I think we need some sort of router, but being a bit of a tecnophobe do not have a clue.
Please can you help, and also try and keep it as low techie talk as possible:o
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you want this sort of thing
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1489513580.1214734085@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccchadeehikfkhjcflgceggdhhmdfhj.0&page=Product&fm=13&sm=1&tm=1&sku=457039&category_oid=-28361
this sort for a longer range
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1489513580.1214734085@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccchadeehikfkhjcflgceggdhhmdfhj.0&page=Product&fm=13&sm=1&tm=1&sku=386043&category_oid=-28361
if the desktop is to remain non wireless ??Ex forum ambassador
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it plugs into the same port that your desktop PC now plugs in.
the initial set up allows you to put in your Virgin Media user details , then you got to the Laptop , enter the wireless key when asked and then bobs your uncleEx forum ambassador
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well there not much point in making the desktop wireless, as its all next to the modem anyway!! BUT we have said when we upgrade this pc, we will buy a laptop not a desktop so we want it to be able to do 2 laptops eventually.
So which would be the best for that? Also is that literally all i need? Just one of those things? also are they easy to connect and are the secure i dont want next door nicking my interent connection lol0 -
all secure , easy to set up and all you need
you may be able to find cheaper alternetives (or others will post some)
I've got the desktop here on LAN , and all the others wirelessEx forum ambassador
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http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html/internet/wireless_howmuch.html
Free wireless router if you have L broadband. It says new customers only, but you should be able to blag one if you ring up.
Plugs in by cable to your desktop....Modem > Router > Desktop.
Broadcasts wireless for the laptop.0 -
i think the 2nd link you posted will be btter i will be able to surf in the garden then lol!!
this is going to sound dumb as well now, but when my dad comes to stay with his laptop, can he just access my wireless connection as well? he has to check emails etc.. for work, and it would be handy for him to do that wirelessly so to speak.0 -
http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html/internet/wireless_howmuch.html
Free wireless router if you have L broadband. It says new customers only, but you should be able to blag one if you ring up.
Plugs in by cable to your desktop....Modem > Router > Desktop.
Broadcasts wireless for the laptop.
thanks for that i will call then tomorrow see if i can blag one lol.
now just to find the laptop for little miss divadee we have a budget of £350 anyone know any great oofers?0 -
your father just needs to put your wireless key in to surf on it
Christmas is a long way off, keep and eye on the Grabbits ( I got my youngest a DELL for £279 )Ex forum ambassador
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Christmas is a long way off, keep and eye on the Grabbits ( I got my youngest a DELL for £279 )
wow thats a great price!!! hope another one of those come up. We are still £50 short of the budget anyway, so not looking to buy exactly now.
Its just such a big purchase for a young one, but they really need them for school work these days (and a lot of schools expet them in secondary much to my horror!! lol)
i have been looking at dell, so will keep my eyes open.0
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