wireless router

toolslinger

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

espresso

Virgin Media cable or ADSL?

penrhyn

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.

DCFC79

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

virgin media cable sorry:D

toolslinger

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

toolslinger wrote: »

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