wireless network help please

albertross_2

You need a wireless adsl router for BT lines, eg:

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopSearch.asp?CategoryID=80

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=1407

whatever you get, you need to secure it with encryption:

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

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

If you don't have a network card, https://www.ebuyer.com sell them for a few quid, but you can use the network card in the laptop to configure the router initially, and buy another wireless adapter for the PC if you prefer (an ethernet card is cheaper, easier, and more secure though)

Toxteth_OGrady

albertross wrote:

but you can use the network card in the laptop to configure the PC initially,

Do you mean "to configure the router initially?"

:cool:

TOG

albertross_2

yep.. you being picky again!;)

Toxteth_OGrady

That's not being picky but this is...........:p







:cool:

TOG

albalad

thanks everyone for your expertise

I'm going to order one of these as well as this router ,
should the ethernet card just be a straight replacement/swap for my modem socket or do i need to order a cable also ? do i need anything else ?
Thanks again

Toxteth_OGrady

Both those choices are fine.

Your modem will now be redundant. Once you have fitted the ethernet card into a pci slot inside your desktop you'll be able to connect with the patch cable that comes with the router.

:cool:

TOG

albertross_2

Good choice..

you can leave the modem in the pc (if there are enough slots), and you get an ethernet cable in the box with the router.

Don't forget to encrypt!