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Going wireless help needed
Minniethemoocher
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in Techie Stuff
I have an wired Dynamode ADSL router connected to my PC. I have a new laptop with built in wifi. How do I get a wireless connection that I can use with my laptop?
The model number of the Dyanmode is R-ADSL-C4-2.
I have seen wireless USB adapters, would this work if I plug one into my PC?
Trying to avoid the expense of a new router.....
The model number of the Dyanmode is R-ADSL-C4-2.
I have seen wireless USB adapters, would this work if I plug one into my PC?
Trying to avoid the expense of a new router.....
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I'm afraid the Dynamode R-ADSL-C4-2 router does not have wireless capabilities built into it.
However, you can plug a USB dongle into your pc and share your computers internet over it (as ad hoc/computer to computer with the laptop). So you would have to share your wired connection in windows then set up a ad hoc network via the USB dongle and connect your laptop to it. It sounds a bit tricky but it can be done
Or you can buy a wireless extender which would plug into one of the Ethernet ports of the Dynamode R-ADSL-C4-2 but they might just be expensive...0 -
Thanks Jaffa for your prompt reply. So I need either a USB dongle for my desktop or a wireless extender to plug into my router.
Now off to do some "Googling" to see what may be best/easiest/cheapest option!0 -
Hi,
try your ISP, and say you want to go wireless, they might give you one free, if not, say you are moving.
If you get a wireless modem, you could then operate the laptop, get a dongle for the PC, or run an ethernet cable to the PC.0 -
Minniethemoocher wrote: »Thanks Jaffa for your prompt reply. So I need either a USB dongle for my desktop or a wireless extender to plug into my router.
Now off to do some "Googling" to see what may be best/easiest/cheapest option!
Yup
Still don't rule out the option of getting a wireless router - after all the extenders are more expensive than the routers!
See here:
Extender and wireless router
And the usb thing, well cheaper but you need to have your computer on for you to use the internet on your laptop
I guess they both have their good and bad points
Asking your ISP sounds like a nice free and easy option though
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