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How to use Multiple Laptop on Brodaband

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We have Wanadoo Brodband being used on one Laptop,
How do we use use Muliple Laptops,
Would we need any additonal Hardware / Software.

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  • DVB_3
    DVB_3 Posts: 346 Forumite
    How do you access the broadband at the moment? USB modem? Usually a router is required for a proper network.
  • HLK
    HLK Posts: 978 Forumite
    Hi

    You need an ADSL router first of all. If the laptops have built in wi-fi that should be all, if they don't then you will need to get PCMCIA cards for each laptop not wi-fi ready .. e.g.

    Netgear DG834GT & WG511T
    Bundle Comprises:
    - DG834GT 108Mbps Wireless Modem/Router
    - WG511T 108Mbps Wireless Laptop Card

    see here .... http://www.transparentcommunications.co.uk/acatalog/Netgear_Bundles.html#a868
    HLK

    "Karma - it's a wonderful thing" - Just ask Earl!
  • mike_paterson
    mike_paterson Posts: 1,473 Forumite
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    The ADSL Router and or wireless solution is the best solution, and is what I use at home. 1 laptop has wireless onboard, the other I bought a cheap PCMCIA wireless card for and it all works well.

    If cost is an option though you could set up Internet connection sharing. You will still need to network the machines but you wouldn't need the adsl router. The downside though with this is that the primary machine (the one connected to broadband) would need to be switched on for the other(s) to access the internet.

    Cheers
    Mike
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