Wireless advice for a thicko (me)

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  1. Tarntyke

    Tarntyke Well-Known Member

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    could someone kindly explain what I need to do/buy in order to link my daughter's laptop to my Cable Broadband.
    I am not on wireless connection on my main PC.
    Do I simply buy one of those Routers??
     
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    Wireless router and a wireless card for each PC to be connected wirelessly. Make sure you buy a cable broadband router and not an ADSL one.
     
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    Tarntyke Well-Known Member

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    So I need a wireless card for mine.. cheers

    Didn't realise I would have to go wireless too.My daughters laptop already has a wireless connection. I did actually know to get the Cable Router thanks.
     
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    No you don't have to

    You can connect your PC with a cable if you wish.

    Probably the best bet if you have a desktop and modem close to it.
     
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    Tarntyke Well-Known Member

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    My PC is already connected to Cable has been for years

    I just need to connect Daughters laptop Wirelessly. Cheers
     
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    RE: My PC is already connected to Cable has been for years

    You connect the ethernet cable from modem into router and you can connect another ethernet from router into your pc, and wireless card for laptop.
     
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    Tarntyke Well-Known Member

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    Many thanks...

    I'm think I'm quite capable of doing that.. Cheers
     
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    Chances are you won't need a wireless card.

    Unless it's from the 1970's, the lappy should have wireless built in.
     
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    Tarntyke Well-Known Member

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    Sorted thanks..

    going to try the Which website for advice on Router.
     
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    Netgear are good

    no problems with ours really.
     
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    Depending which package you have from VirginMedia, you may be able to get a wireless router FREE.

    http://allyours.virginmedia.com/websales/service.do?id=2

    I know this is for new customers, but if as you say you've been with them for a while, you can give them a call mentioning that Sky are offering free wireless routers with their packages and your thinking about switching.

    Worth a try for nowt.
     
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