Going wireless

Pythagorous

Hey guys my better half is going crazy about my laptop leads everywhere so I';ve made the decision to go wireless.

Can someone please help explain:

- Do i just need a router or both a router and a USB adaptor/wireless card (my laptop apparently has WIFI - though that doesn't mean much to me!)?
- I just want a basic router, so is there anything i need to avoid/look out for given that I'm currently using madasafish broadband.
- Is it possible (& easy) to go wirless with the electricity supply?

Thanks

albertross_2

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=2471408&postcount=37

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=2471410&postcount=38

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

espresso

As you have a laptop you may be interested in this wireless router offer with a free laptop mouse. As you don't need the USB adaptor, you could sell that to make it even cheaper.

:T

It is possible to do it via the mains but not for that price!

albertross_2

Isn't that a cable/dsl router, not adsl?

espresso

albertross wrote:

Isn't that a cable/dsl router, not adsl?

Well spotted Albertross! I'm not familiar with Belkin numbers but that's no excuse.

:embarasse

albertross_2

Me neither, but the price gave it away..

To the OP, you'll need an adsl wireless router for use on a BT line, not a cable/dsl router.

Pythagorous

Many thanks Albertross. First time on this board and well impressed with the speedy replies! Just one Q - Given my laptop is WIFI does this mean i don't need the adaptor/card?

Ta

albertross_2

yes,, just get a wireless adsl router, netgear dg834G or similar.