Best way for me to get extra laptop on internet?

fatboyonadiet

I've got a desktop hooked up to the internet, but wanted to use my laptop wirelessly as well.

I've got a BT ADSL Modem so what do I need to get to get access? My ISP is Tiscali if that makes any difference

techexpert

buy a wireless card/adapter for your desktop, and network your laptop and desktop together, there is the wireless network wizard in xp

albertross_2

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/cat/Wireless/subcat/ADSL---Broadband-Modems---Wireless-Routers

if the pc has a network card, and the laptop is wireless, you just need an adsl wireless router, e.g. dg834g

fatboyonadiet

Is that better then getting a router or modem? And is it cheaper?

fatboyonadiet

Does the PC need to be on for the laptop to get internet access?

fatboyonadiet

Forgot to say the laptop is wireless and I think the PC has a networking card - it's only about a year old

albertross_2

fatboyonadiet wrote: »

Does the PC need to be on for the laptop to get internet access?

not if you get a router

mussgo

fatboyonadiet wrote: »

I've got a desktop hooked up to the internet, but wanted to use my laptop wirelessly as well.

I've got a BT ADSL Modem so what do I need to get to get access? My ISP is Tiscali if that makes any difference

If I can do it ..... anyone can! Bought a Netgear router from Ebay (brand new) set that up one night ..... linked my laptop to it the next night. Made it more secure the following (changed Sidd, and did a password key).

Eeasy Peeasy, there is a great post here about doing it... by albertross!

techexpert

You dont need a router, since its only 1 laptop and 1 desktop, get a wireless adapter for the desktop (use modem as usal) and network the 2

(its much cheaper too) (but the PC would have to be on and connected to the net for the laptop to get internet acess)

fatboyonadiet

I am planning on getting an Xbox 360 soon and using it for that too

techexpert

If you have more than 2 or more devices that want to use the net at the same time (ie Laptop, XBox, PC) Then, yes, get a router

I recommend belkin routers, as they come with lifetime warrany