router help please

trevor_john

Hi I have a new laptop which i would like to use for internet as well as my desk pc.The laptop has 10/100 wired or something.My question is ,which router do i need ? a wireleess or wired and what is the difference as surely they are both wireless to the laptop.I am a tech newbie and if i am sounding stupid...sorry.

I am on bt broadband and what type of router would you suggest,i guess i will need a brouter with modem in as the bt speedtouch i have at the mo has usb conns.Any help much appreciated,

T4i

As you have a wired laptop you will need a wired router.

Wireless means everything is connected via frequencies. I take it you want to get rid of the bt speedtouch.

You need to be looking for a router with built in modem.

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ShopGroupID=12&CategoryID=1&ProductID=1408

Suposed to be a good ADSL modem/router.

trevor_john

T4i,
Thanks for the swift reply.I am prob thick but when you say wired laptop it does not mean cables across the floor?

Also how does the signal get from the router to laptop ?
many thanx trev

T4i

wired does mean wires across the floor. wireless means no wires across the floor.

Fran

There are a few threads about linking computers on the Networks link under FAQ's.