NTL broadband - wireless?

stinky101

Hi,
At the moment i have NTL broadband thought a little box attatched to the wall, then this connects to a seperatte modem which NTL provided and that connects to my computer using USB.

I want to move the computer downstairs, but obviously the internet connetion is upstairs.

How could i be able to make the internet wireless so i could have the computer downstairs yet still be on the internet without wires going through the house?!!?

Thank You

HLK

You need a Cable router - not an ADSL one. You need to set up a wireless network. Have a look at this they have some good pictures of the necessay setup.

I'm using a Netgear router and I'm on NTL. We currently run 2 desktops and 1 laptop from this.

You will also need to buy a matching PCI card for the back of the PC, or PMCIA if it's a laptop that isn't wireless enabled (i.e centrino).

Ps - I managed to set this up myself with help from the Netgear site.

stinky101

So can i connect a cable router to my ntl box and then have the computer anywhere i want?

thank you

stinky101

I think thats a yes... I just found this on that net gear site:

Cable Routers

Cable broadband subscribers connect to the service via a cable modem that plugs into the cable wall socket. Cable Routers work by plugging into the provided cable modem's built-in networking port (also known as Ethernet port or RJ-45 connection - check that your cable modem has one). Once connected to the modem, which in turn is connected to the cable wall socket, the Cable Router is able to share the broadband Internet connection with all the computers in your home.

HLK

You still need a PCI card for the back of your PC .. this has a little ariel on it and picks up the signal.. make sense ?

tmm_aka_tracy

Just a word of warning, when I had my wireless router with NTL installed in back in September, my next door neighbours had thier broadband cut off. Thier son continued (un beknown to them) to trot off upstairs and spend hours on the internet... using my wireless signal.

I only found out before christmas, and have now put a password (number) on the router, which is installed into our two laptops, meaning nobody else can use the connection.

It has made quite a difference to the speed at which we can now access the internet.

HLK

Thanks Tracy - I wasn't going to give too much info to start with, but yes you are right a wireless network can be open and allow others in, however this is an issue for setup time.

Of the following options I use WEP encryption as I think it's enough for what I'm doing.

Security Options

Disable - no data encryption
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - use WEP 64 or 128 bit data encryption
WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key ) - use WPA-PSK standard encryption

It wasn't too difficult to setup for a first-timer which I am assuming the poster is.

albertross_2

Check the wireless sticky thread for tips on what to buy, and how to setup security. WPA is more secure than WEP (provided that you use a long key (see https://www.grc.com/passwords ), so if your PC o/s supports it ( XP SP2 or XP with WPA patch ) use that, and disable ssid broadcasting.


http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=121274

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=128262

stinky101

Hi thanks every one.
Is this the right router that i need? Is it a good price?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Netgear-WGU624-108Mb-802-11g-Wireless-Cable-DSL-Router_W0QQitemZ5850798516QQcategoryZ91356QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks

robnye

i set this up for my sister using a belkin router and pci card for the pc.

as long as you get the pci card the same make as the router it is fairly simple to set up.
the people on the helpdesk (AOL) where very good.

espresso

robnye wrote:

i set this up for my sister using a belkin router and pci card for the pc.

as long as you get the pci card the same make as the router it is fairly simple to set up.
the people on the helpdesk (AOL) where very good.

You don't need to worry about buying the same make of equipment!

That is why there is a world wide standard for wireless, 802.11b/g.

Different manufacturers equipment works fine together.

:cool: