Computer advice please... Wireless help

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    Would you go wireless or not? Does the broadband speed effect the wireless part of things and which wireless hub would you buy (reasonably priced!)? Thanks, Foz</p>
     
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    Go wireless - it's easy enough

    Don't worry about speed. Wireless connections start at 11Mbps and the standard is 54Mbps.
    Very few people have broadband faster than 4Mbps anyway, so your wireless connection won't make any difference to download speeds.

    Netgear routers are easy to set up.  Linksys are cheaper and generally solid but the ones I've used were harder to get up and running than my Netgear.

    Which model depends on whether you're on cable or ADSL.
     
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    Thanks...

    We're on adsl. Which netgear product would you recommend and how difficult is it t o set up? Where's the best lace to buy? Thanks again,
     
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    RE: Thanks...

    Is your computer (presumably laptop or wireless a bit pointless) wireless ready? Or will it need a USB wireless adapter?
     

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