Please help! re: moving computer.

astonsmummy

Hi, before i start i'd just like to say that i know next to nothing about computers and i have a great difficulty in explaining things well.
I have a desktop computer and in my front room which is connected to broadband with a modem via my cable box, i'm with virgin. I wanted to move the computer upstairs into my bedroom but being a complete novice i wouldnt know where to start.
Is the only possibilty a wireless thingy? or can i use a usb extension cable? The thing is i have a cable box in my room and there is a wire that runs from down here to my bedroom but it goes out of the wall downstairs then back in the wall upstairs, i know that probably doesnt make sense but basically some of the cable/wire is outside, so would i just be able to run the usb extension the same way or am i being plain dumb

gaming_guy

it would probably be best to get a wireless router.

my wireless adapter wont work if it has more than 2 1mtr extension cables plugged into it

astonsmummy

would i buy one from a shop or do virgin do them?
Sorry i really havent a clue

gaming_guy

i think virgin might do them, but i cant be sure

cledor

If the cable box in your room works and has a modem socket on it you could try plugging your existing modem into it. This is assuming you only need to connect one computer to broadband.

If you wish to connect more computers then a router would provide the best solution. You can buy routers from many shops and online ( such as ebuyer.com) , make sure you search for DSL or Cable routers since there are also other routers on the market which have modems built in (these are called "ADSL Modem Router")

moj1966

Not very techie myself but set one up for my mum on virgin cable make sure you buy the right wirless thing . it has to be for cable if you phone up virgin technical they are very helpful as we had a bit of messing about because my mums laptop was viesta but that was a few months ago.they helped d gave me a named person to call back on a direct line he even told me his working hours so i didnt have to go over the same story all the time.

good luck

astonsmummy

No i only have one computer, it's connected up via some sort of adapter or something, which cant move as its connected to the outside cable which works the whole thing
I think i'll just have to go wireless, what sort of prices am i looking at? i dont want anything fancy i only use t'internet for surfing and occasionally download music.

Skint1

Look in your Argos book p545 this will explain what you need and the price.
I have 3 computers running on Virgin/Ntl

astonsmummy

Skint one, did you get urs from argos then?

Skint1

astonsmummy wrote: »

Skint one, did you get urs from argos then?

No I bought mine from a computer fair. You can get them in Curry's, Dixon's etc. PC World have a TV advert out now for £99 they'll install one for you that includes everything you need.

They also have the offer on their web site.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/editorial/networking_homepage/?int=left_nav

cledor

They are around £30-40 for the router (ebuyer prices) and maybe another £10 for the USB wireless adapter which you will need to connect to the PC.