how to install a wireless router?!

espresso

bc3000 wrote: »

i dont understand the advice! i don't have 2 ethernet cables

Well you obviously NEED to get one then! NTL/Virgin supply both an Ethernet cable and a USB cable but recommend that you use Ethernet.

bc3000

espresso wrote: »

Well you obviously NEED to get one then! NTL/Virgin supply both an Ethernet cable and a USB cable but recommend that you use Ethernet.

thank you!!! ill go get one tomorrow

HC_2

Read through every post from the beginning. Follow the links that you've been given.

Really, it's not hard. I have a Netgear router etherneted to a PC, plus two PCs connected wirelessly. I am not techie by any means. It is not hard if you'll just read what people tell you.

I'm sorry if that sounds harsh. But these people on here know what they're talking about (I've had loads of help from them), and have infinite patience - but only if you help yourself!

bingo_bango

I have Virgin Cable on the same router. It's the second cable (as a few of those posting seemed to have sussed!) that is causing the confusion.

Once you have it. it will be plain sailing. Only other piece of advice I can give is this. Try the internet WITHOUT security for a few minutes, so you are happy that the whole connection is stable and working.
Once you are, you can then enable wireless security (preferably WPA2).

In case we need an idiot's guide for future reference, here is what you need to check on the router settings screen (basic settings).

Disclaimer - this works for Virgin BB & cable modem (on Ethernet), and the Netgear WGR614 series. Anything else, I can't show you.


Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?
No Your modem already has these settings.

Account Name (If Required) Domain Name (If Required)Not required.

Internet IP Address Get Dynamically From ISP Use Static IP Address Should be get dynamically.

Domain Name Server (DNS) Address Get Automatically From ISP Use These DNS ServersShould be 'Get automatically'.

Router MAC Address Use Default Address Use Computer MAC Address Use This MAC AddressShould be 'Use default address'.

Apply, then test. Best way to be sure is try loading a webpage in your browser.

HTH

bc3000

help... i bought the ethernet cable, but it doesn't fit into the back of the computer! and yeh, you're right, currys were charging like £20! i don't understand what i need anymore.. the cable fits into the modem but not into the back of the computer. it's too big. what do i need?!

bc3000

HC wrote: »

Read through every post from the beginning. Follow the links that you've been given.

Really, it's not hard. I have a Netgear router etherneted to a PC, plus two PCs connected wirelessly. I am not techie by any means. It is not hard if you'll just read what people tell you.

I'm sorry if that sounds harsh. But these people on here know what they're talking about (I've had loads of help from them), and have infinite patience - but only if you help yourself!

(not being rude) i've read every link people have sent, i dunno why i just find it hard to get my head around it.

i bought an ethernet cable today but for some reason it doesn't fit into the back of the computer.. now i don't know what i'm meant to buy, because it fits into the modem!

loaner :yeah, you're right, they were £20 in currys lol

bc3000

loaner wrote: »

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/117113

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fast-Ethernet-Adaptor-Card-Mbps/dp/B000IX2FUM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215286003&sr=8-4

thanks!:T do you think you could tell me how they work? i'll go google it now anyway in case you don't reply

espresso

bc3000 wrote: »

thanks!:T do you think you could tell me how they work? i'll go google it now anyway in case you don't reply

You simply fit the card into your PC and it gives you the Ethernet port that you need to communicate with your router. Five minute job!

bc3000

espresso wrote: »

You simply fit the card into your PC and it gives you the Ethernet port that you need to communicate with your router. Five minute job!

so it fits into the thing i have, like a smaller ethernet type thing? i don't even know what it's called lol :S

thanks

espresso

Instructions given here.