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wireless router

hi all need a router to run two laptops both hp vista one a compaq6820s the other 530 no desktop.looking to spend 30 to 50 pounds,which makes are most reliable and easy to set up,also do i need any wireless cards.sorry forgot to say we are on virgin media.:j:j:j

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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    Virgin Media cable or ADSL?
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    If you are cable give Virgin a bell tell them you need wireless access and they will send you a router, probably a Netgear, at least that what my daughter was sent.
    Most modern laptops have wireless adapters built in, check your documentaion.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,642 Forumite
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    penrhyn wrote: »
    If you are cable give Virgin a bell tell them you need wireless access and they will send you a router, probably a Netgear, at least that what my daughter was sent.
    Most modern laptops have wireless adapters built in, check your documentaion.

    penrhyn you are correct, VM send out a netgear but you ahve to pay p&p which is £5 but you might be able to get out of paying it if you ask nicely,
  • toolslinger
    toolslinger Posts: 101 Forumite
    virgin media cable sorry:D
  • toolslinger
    toolslinger Posts: 101 Forumite
    thanks for the tip penryhn just phoned virgin they are sending me a free netgear router.are they easy to set up.many thanks .
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,642 Forumite
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    thanks for the tip penryhn just phoned virgin they are sending me a free netgear router.are they easy to set up.many thanks .

    Yes they are, if you have a virgin phone they do provide help
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