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OH wants wireless

stefano
stefano Posts: 949 Forumite
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I'm on BT-Yahoo broadband with an oldish PC running on Windows ME.
My OH needs wireless for her laptop. My question is:
Do I upgrade with BT-Yahoo or just buy a wireless router and do some DIY?
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  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    BT are giving them away (homehubs), on option 2 or 3, (but you pay for it in the end with increased charges, and a lock-in)

    http://www.bttotalbroadband.bt.com/?s_intcid=con_intban_btcom_con_BBLIFE_hmpage


    or buy a router, eg. netgear dg834g ebuyer.com
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • unrich
    unrich Posts: 814 Forumite
    Yup get a netgear dg834g. They work.

    If I remember rightly it comes with a network cable for your existing PC.
    OH to attach wirelessly.
    WExisting PC changes from USB to ethernet (network cable).

    You'll need you account name and password for BT Yahoo (they will probably have support on their website for doing this, print them off before you start. Also remember existing settings before you start so you can get back to them if its snafu ).

    You'll need to set up security for wifi. There are some threads for this on this site.

    DIY should be minimal is you already have USB modem.
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    Check that you have an Ethernet port on your old ME machine!
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • stefano
    stefano Posts: 949 Forumite
    espresso wrote: »
    Check that you have an Ethernet port on your old ME machine!
    How do I do that?
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    stefano wrote: »
    How do I do that?

    Look for one of these:

    63so3nt.jpg
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • stefano
    stefano Posts: 949 Forumite
    espresso wrote: »
    Look for one of these:

    63so3nt.jpg
    I do not have it!
    What next?
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    stefano wrote: »
    I do not have it!
    What next?

    You need to get one of these. The cheapest should be fine.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • stefano
    stefano Posts: 949 Forumite
    espresso wrote: »
    You need to get one of these. The cheapest should be fine.
    And what do I do with that?
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    stefano wrote: »
    And what do I do with that?

    Plug it in and Robert is your mothers brother!
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • C_Ronaldo
    C_Ronaldo Posts: 4,732 Forumite
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    open up the pc and insert him in,
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