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What Wireless Router?

foolsgold99
foolsgold99 Posts: 413 Forumite
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Hi,

I've recently bought a laptop that has WiFi capability. I'm now looking for a wireless thingy that will let me surf wireless.

I currently have cable broadband with Ntl/Virgin and I have a cable modem that came with that. As you can tell I know nothing about this so I'm looking for advice as to where I can buy the cheapest wifi thing that is SECURE and will work with Virgin broadband.


Thank you very much for your help in advance. Without it would be lost :T

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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    foolsgold99 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I've recently bought a laptop that has WiFi capability. I'm now looking for a wireless thingy that will let me surf wireless.

    I currently have cable broadband with Ntl/Virgin and I have a cable modem that came with that. As you can tell I know nothing about this so I'm looking for advice as to where I can buy the cheapest wifi thing that is SECURE and will work with Virgin broadband.


    Thank you very much for your help in advance. Without it would be lost :T

    One post is quite enough! here

    :rolleyes:
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • foolsgold99
    foolsgold99 Posts: 413 Forumite
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    Yip, but I meant to post it in this thread first as it's more appropriate but I don't know how to remove it from the other thread.
  • jembie
    jembie Posts: 936 Forumite
    I am on Virgin and I bought this model from Amazon. It was really cheap compared to Belkin and Linksys and it has been fantastic. Took next to no time to install and no problems since.
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  • BillScarab
    BillScarab Posts: 6,027 Forumite
    jembie wrote: »
    I am on Virgin and I bought this model from Amazon. It was really cheap compared to Belkin and Linksys and it has been fantastic. Took next to no time to install and no problems since.
    #

    That's an access point, personally I would recommend a Netgear WGR614 router that way you will also get a hardware firewall. They only cost £32 at ebuyer.
    It's my problem, it's my problem
    If I feel the need to hide
    And it's my problem if I have no friends
    And feel I want to die


  • jembie
    jembie Posts: 936 Forumite
    Sorry wrong link
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000TV5ITI
    I wondered why it was more expensive than I had paid. It does have a firewall too.
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    Don't ever stop believing........
    Never get tired of watching you, someday you will break through.....
  • BillScarab
    BillScarab Posts: 6,027 Forumite
    jembie wrote: »
    Sorry wrong link
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000TV5ITI
    I wondered why it was more expensive than I had paid. It does have a firewall too.

    Ahh, that makes more sense. I must admit I like Netgear as they are well regarded and very popular so it's easy to find help if you should have any problems.
    It's my problem, it's my problem
    If I feel the need to hide
    And it's my problem if I have no friends
    And feel I want to die


  • stluke023
    stluke023 Posts: 322 Forumite
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    I have tried dray tek and linksys, one time i needed technical support from draytech with cost me £10 about in the end LLINKSYS is free and a brilliant product
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