wireless internet

ladydriva

hiyas im lookin to connect my daughters laptop to the internet (aol) via a wireless connection. I have a normal!!!!! (im not very technical) home computer downstairs that i am connected toaol broadband with.

i havent got a clue where to start only that i need to use a certain router???? that is compatable with aol

thank you

delluver

I've done just that with a adsl modem router and my WiFi enable Notebook. I have a diagram of the network layout - email me your email addy and I'll send it to you.

ladydriva wrote:

hiyas im lookin to connect my daughters laptop to the internet (aol) via a wireless connection. I have a normal!!!!! (im not very technical) home computer downstairs that i am connected toaol broadband with.

i havent got a clue where to start only that i need to use a certain router???? that is compatable with aol

thank you

blinky

Most ADSL routers will work with AOL it's just they will only support a few.
You can use PPPoA with AOL. The important thing is to drop the MTU size down to around 1400.

delluver

Ask AOL. I asked my ISP and they were great about it.

blinky wrote:

Most ADSL routers will work with AOL it's just they will only support a few.
You can use PPPoA with AOL. The important thing is to drop the MTU size down to around 1400.

Froggitt

netdumdum wrote:

I have a similar setup, my broadband connection comes in downstairs and I have my PC in my upstairs office.

Your best bet is to get one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=51436

Is a wireless router, means it broadcasts the internet connection so you can access the internet anywhere in the house.

However you should double chheck that your daughters laptop has a wireless receiver, otherwise it would be unable to pick up the signal!

If it doesnt you can still buy them from http://ebuyer.com.

Hope this helps.

This product does not have a built in modem......are you assuming that the poster uses his USB modem from his ISP to run into this? Does it have a USB port?

delluver

Froggitt wrote:

This product does not have a built in modem......are you assuming that the poster uses his USB modem from his ISP to run into this? Does it have a USB port?

I'm not getting involved in this one. lol.

trickdick

ladydriva wrote:

hiyas im lookin to connect my daughters laptop to the internet (aol) via a wireless connection. I have a normal!!!!! (im not very technical) home computer downstairs that i am connected toaol broadband with.

i havent got a clue where to start only that i need to use a certain router???? that is compatable with aol

thank you

Hi If you are using AOL just type in keyword " networking" - it will bring up all the information and even a short video explaining how its done. If you use certain makes of router etc you even get telephone help with installation.

You do however need to upgrade to AOL Gold or Platinum to use the networking facility.

Hope this helps

Rex_Mundi

The Netgear DG834G will work with AOL. This is a good ADSL/router.