Re: Connecting 2 computers to wireless broadband...


"Stephen" <sparrowsfall@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I want to go wireless on broadband. One scenario is that I will be on my
desktop, daughter will be on laptop, both of us wanting to be on the
internet at the same time. Is there something I need to make sure of
before
I buy a router? Does it matter how many computers are connected to the
internet at the same time?

Post replies here, thanks.



the fact your posting from a demon account, I assume your already on adsl
broadband (bt based) rather than cable based..

what broadband modem do you currently have: is it a usb modem (assumed) or
do you have a modem with an ethernet port on it...

if its a usb modem then you should ideally look for a combined modem \router
along with wireless capabilities to allow the laptop to be used to its
potential!! ( i.e. free from wires ;-) )...

If you already have an ethernet modem then you just need a router (again
with wireless capabilities) that can then just connect to the existing
modem...

Does your daughters laptop have wireless card built in, most recent machines
should have this as standard.. if not then youll need a laptop wireless card
(unless you want to stick to using an ethernet cable)...

I personally use the linksys wag354g modem \ router (wireless included) from
pcword, cost £45 and even included a free wireless pcmcia (laptop) card..
think thats there standard price now for the package... quite simple to
connect, strongly suggest setting up wireless security so no one can 'hop
on' your connection!

Hope this helps...

Stuart


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