Home Wireless Network & ADSL
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A friend has asked me to set up a Wireless network for them. I’ve set one up at home but my service is Cable.
They have :
1)Windows XP Laptop without Wireless connectivity
2)New Windows XP Desktop without Wireless Connectivity
3)BT ADSL with a small USB Cable Modem
With my setup the Internet comes into my Wireless Router / Access Point / Hub and my desktop just plugs into the Hub. My Laptop connects Wirelessly through the Router.
Will it be possible for them to have the Internet on all the time with ADSL like I can with Cable ? If so how when they have to dialup ? Will they need to dump the BT Cable Modem and get a new one ?
Cheers
They have :
1)Windows XP Laptop without Wireless connectivity
2)New Windows XP Desktop without Wireless Connectivity
3)BT ADSL with a small USB Cable Modem
With my setup the Internet comes into my Wireless Router / Access Point / Hub and my desktop just plugs into the Hub. My Laptop connects Wirelessly through the Router.
Will it be possible for them to have the Internet on all the time with ADSL like I can with Cable ? If so how when they have to dialup ? Will they need to dump the BT Cable Modem and get a new one ?
Cheers
GreenV8S said:
Easiest approach will be to dump the ADSL modem and buy a wireless router with an integrated ADSL modem.
I have got this setup with my ADSL from Metronet.
A Linksys wireless access point with ADSL modem and a wireless card for my laptop. Point the pc and laptop to the gateway ip and bish bosh away you go....
Using the combined router/adsl modem method myself and think it is worth the small extra investment; some great deals around on kits, picked up a BT Voyager kit from pcworld for £99, this inc the router/modem, 1 pci wireless card for desktop and 1 pcmcia card for laptop. Just to buy the 2 cards would be getting close to £60-70 so effectively getting the router thrown in pretty cheap.
First benefit of the router is that desktop does not have to be on for laptop to be able to connect to the net. Also (and probably more importantly) I understand it is a far more secure option as the router acts as an additional firewall and is the only thing immediately visible to the internet.
Finally re the "Always on" option; yes again router will handle this. There are usually some options that can be set if required, but by default mine was set dial up as soon as router is turned on and then maintain a permanent connection, this means that should line be dropped for any reason it will immediately reconnect.
Good luck.
First benefit of the router is that desktop does not have to be on for laptop to be able to connect to the net. Also (and probably more importantly) I understand it is a far more secure option as the router acts as an additional firewall and is the only thing immediately visible to the internet.
Finally re the "Always on" option; yes again router will handle this. There are usually some options that can be set if required, but by default mine was set dial up as soon as router is turned on and then maintain a permanent connection, this means that should line be dropped for any reason it will immediately reconnect.
Good luck.
What you need is called an ADSL Router.
It's just the same as your typical router in that all other machines connect to it allowing file and internet connection sharing etc, but it contains a built-in ADSL modem which replaces the USB modem that BT (and suchlike) supply.
You will need a network or wireless network card in each machine, so make sure you buy a wireless ASDL router if you intent to use wireless connectivity (these support wired connectivity as well).
Go here for some products.
www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopSearch.asp?CategoryID=1&ShopGroupID=12&Alt=Yes
It's just the same as your typical router in that all other machines connect to it allowing file and internet connection sharing etc, but it contains a built-in ADSL modem which replaces the USB modem that BT (and suchlike) supply.
You will need a network or wireless network card in each machine, so make sure you buy a wireless ASDL router if you intent to use wireless connectivity (these support wired connectivity as well).
Go here for some products.
www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopSearch.asp?CategoryID=1&ShopGroupID=12&Alt=Yes
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