Router help needed

loopylass30

Please can any 1 help me, ive just gotten ntl broadband today installed on the main pc downstairs, the ntl fella said if i want it in my sons room on his pc all i need to do is buy a router.... well ive no idea what kind i need or what are the best makes/types to get, i need something reasonably priced and also something easy for me to install as i will have 2 do it my self. ive had a look on various wensites but to be honest they all make no sense to me and i dont wanan buy the wrong 1.

Any help any 1 can give me on this will be greaty appreciated.

thanks

loops :j

albertross_2

are you wanting to trail a wire between the room, or go wireless for the second PC?

this is a wireless one..

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=539

this is how to secure it..

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

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

If the PC furthest away from the phone point doesn't have a wireless adapter, you'll need something like this, they sometimes get bundled with the router.

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=1527

Mrs_pbradley936

You will need a router AND a network card unless you have wireless capability built in. I am by no means an expert but I know that much. A wireless router will cost about £35 and a card about £25 if son has desktop rather than laptop you might have to use a USB connection. The best thing to do is go and see what computer he has, how old it is and anymore info you can find. Put all the details on here are someone who knows what they are talking about will help you in no time.

Woby_Tide

PC World are offering a Linksys bundle for £40 at the moment with a broadband router and USB adaptor that would be suitable for an NTL connection as described above