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Wireless network - Just What Do I Need
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Wireless Networking, not something i was or am very knowledgeable about to be honestI'm looking for definitive answers to some questions i have.
I have Telewest Broadband connected via the ethernet port if it's relevant. I have a second pc that i want to put downstairs in the lounge and share my broadband with it.
I know i don't need an ADSL Modem only a router, at least that was my [little] understanding, but that's all i know.
So what do i need all in all to share the broadband ?
I'll also want to connect my PSP to it aswell.
I'd probably buy online so feel free to link me to things though preferably play.com or amazon.co.uk
I have Telewest Broadband connected via the ethernet port if it's relevant. I have a second pc that i want to put downstairs in the lounge and share my broadband with it.
I know i don't need an ADSL Modem only a router, at least that was my [little] understanding, but that's all i know.
So what do i need all in all to share the broadband ?
I'll also want to connect my PSP to it aswell.
I'd probably buy online so feel free to link me to things though preferably play.com or amazon.co.uk
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You just connect the cable router to your (I assume) motorolla surfboard modem. then you can either connect pc's with a wire (general cat5 networking cable) or using wireless. your psp will be ideal to test whether the wireless is working properly :-)
I'm going for total wireless due to the distance involved.
What is the connection i need to buy to fit into the other pc that'll be located downstairs though ?
Luckily I think everything Belkin make is covered by a life time warranty - they even paid the postage to sent it back to them .. :thumb:
People don't always Praise Belkin but I think their warranty is unmatched
Even when I phoned their customer support the phone was in a queue for 5 minutes after 5 minutes the system says they'll call you back and they did.
Nope, wireless is alot faster than any broadband speeds on the market.
Noog is right. What he is saying is that your 4Mb link is far slower than what your wireless can perform at so it will not be a cause of a bottleneck.