NTL Broadband, Sharing connection.

angela2095

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!)