wireless laptop

jujitsu

going to buy myself a laptop.what else do i need to get to enable me to be able to use it around the house we have broadband set up for the desktop which will still be in useand any ideas on cost.and how does it all work in simple terms please

thanks

mostly

is the router wireless? If so any laptop with a wifi built in will work. Your looking at 300 quid upwards.

albertross_2

and a wireless router

CLAPTON

most laptops have wifi built in but obviously check before you buy.

you will need a wireless router.. they normally come with a few lan ports so you can plug in you existing PC without any extra equipment... anything from about £40 upwards

NovaBlack_2

id honestly reccommend wired networks if poss.. but i guess its preference.

wireless, is patchy, unreliable, and expensive to set up for a lower quality service than a cheap as chips wired lan. the cable is really cheap and can run under carpets to hide it.

espresso

NovaBlack wrote: »

id honestly reccommend wired networks if poss.. but i guess its preference.

wireless, is patchy, unreliable, and expensive to set up for a lower quality service than a cheap as chips wired lan. the cable is really cheap and can run under carpets to hide it.

Unfortunately your post does not answer any of the OP's questions.

Wireless is not patchy, unreliable and expensive to set up and would allow the OP to use their new wireless laptop around the house.

See here for a selection of wireless router and your main PC could connect via Ethernet to the new router.

DSL for cable i.e. Virgin, Ex Telewest etc.

ADSL for BT lines.

jujitsu

thanks for your replies.So can i just plug a router into laptop and that is it? sorry for being a bit thick

espresso

jujitsu wrote: »

thanks for your replies.So can i just plug a router into laptop and that is it? sorry for being a bit thick

No the new wireless router will replace your existing modem/router and will connect to your main PC via Ethernet cable. Your new laptop will connect via wireless but remember to set up WPA-PSK encryption to secure your wireless network.

NovaBlack_2

espresso wrote: »

Unfortunately your post does not answer any of the OP's questions.

Wireless is not patchy, unreliable and expensive to set up and would allow the OP to use their new wireless laptop around the house.

See here for a selection of wireless router and your main PC could connect via Ethernet to the new router.

DSL for cable i.e. Virgin, Ex Telewest etc.

ADSL for BT lines.

apologies . i was merely suggesting another avenue the OP MAY want to explore! dint say they had to!

and unfortunately i have to disagree that COMPARED TO WIRED NETWORKS
Wireless is patchy, unreliable and more expensive to set up.

however it would require hard wiring most rooms. the OP may completely want to avoid this. again just offering an alternative that may not have been considered!