Wireless ADSL router for 3 PCs at home?
Discussion
At the moment, I have a router which connects to all three of our PCs (1xlaptop, 1xpc upstairs and my main PC)through network cables, which can look very untidy (especially the one running up the stairs!)
I have no idea which is the best/least hassle to set up wireless router that has the capability to connect to our other PCs.
Is there an 'all in one' package I could buy, that contained all that I need without having to buy extra stuff to enable the other PC's to connect?
(am about to order a couple of HDDs from Scan, so I'll wait a while to see if anyone can recommend a good solution for me
)
Thank you (again)
Chris
I have no idea which is the best/least hassle to set up wireless router that has the capability to connect to our other PCs.
Is there an 'all in one' package I could buy, that contained all that I need without having to buy extra stuff to enable the other PC's to connect?
(am about to order a couple of HDDs from Scan, so I'll wait a while to see if anyone can recommend a good solution for me
) Thank you (again)
Chris
jamieboy said:
Sorry if I'm missing the point, but you'll also need wireless PCI cards in your desktops, and a wireless PCMCIA card for you laptop, unless it's built-in.
Or you could get USB wireless adapters but I've heard they're not always as reliable.
Or you could get USB wireless adapters but I've heard they're not always as reliable.
That's why I asked if there was an 'all in one' solution, as I didn't want to buy anything else - hope that's what I have just bought! lol
chris watton said:
hope that's what I have just bought! lol
Just had a quick look on Amazon, and it looks like the £83.75 is just for the router, you'd still need the wireless cards listed in the 'accessories' section half-way down this page: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BRYOQ8/202-8492487-2859854
Depending on the make/model of laptop it might have a wireless card built in, but otherwise you'll need 1 x WPN511 PC card and 2 x WPN311 PCI card for the desktops.
jamieboy said:
chris watton said:
hope that's what I have just bought! lol
Just had a quick look on Amazon, and it looks like the £83.75 is just for the router, you'd still need the wireless cards listed in the 'accessories' section half-way down this page: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BRYOQ8/202-8492487-2859854
Depending on the make/model of laptop it might have a wireless card built in, but otherwise you'll need 1 x WPN511 PC card and 2 x WPN311 PCI card for the desktops.
Cheers for that, too late now, can't cancel my Amazon order - only the laptop has wireless capability, and my new mobo, but am sure it'll be flakey..
Hey ho
Would this do?;
www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=273367
Edited by chris watton on Wednesday 14th June 15:41
chris watton said:
Would this do?;
www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=273367
It would work, but I don't think you'd get the benefit of the fancy Rangemax aerials - I think you'd need the WPN111 for that.www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=273367
chris watton said:
jamieboy said:
chris watton said:
hope that's what I have just bought! lol
Just had a quick look on Amazon, and it looks like the £83.75 is just for the router, you'd still need the wireless cards listed in the 'accessories' section half-way down this page: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BRYOQ8/202-8492487-2859854
Depending on the make/model of laptop it might have a wireless card built in, but otherwise you'll need 1 x WPN511 PC card and 2 x WPN311 PCI card for the desktops.
Cheers for that, too late now, can't cancel my Amazon order - only the laptop has wireless capability, and my new mobo, but am sure it'll be flakey..
Hey ho
Edited by chris watton on Wednesday 14th June 15:41
from the amazon page it looks like you can claim a free USB wirless card...
amazon said:
Claim a Netgear RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (as sold for £44.75) when you purchase a Netgear DG834PN RangeMax MIMO-G Wireless ADSL Modem Router with 4-port 10/100 switch. Excludes sellers other than Amazon.co.uk.
edited to add - the claim bit doesn't seem to work
Edited by FunkyGibbon on Wednesday 14th June 16:04
FunkyGibbon said:
chris watton said:
jamieboy said:
chris watton said:
hope that's what I have just bought! lol
Just had a quick look on Amazon, and it looks like the £83.75 is just for the router, you'd still need the wireless cards listed in the 'accessories' section half-way down this page: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BRYOQ8/202-8492487-2859854
Depending on the make/model of laptop it might have a wireless card built in, but otherwise you'll need 1 x WPN511 PC card and 2 x WPN311 PCI card for the desktops.
Cheers for that, too late now, can't cancel my Amazon order - only the laptop has wireless capability, and my new mobo, but am sure it'll be flakey..
Hey ho
Edited by chris watton on Wednesday 14th June 15:41
from the amazon page it looks like you can claim a free USB wirless card...
amazon said:
Claim a Netgear RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (as sold for £44.75) when you purchase a Netgear DG834PN RangeMax MIMO-G Wireless ADSL Modem Router with 4-port 10/100 switch. Excludes sellers other than Amazon.co.uk.
Didn't see that! It may turn out to be only the kids PC that needs an adapter - I was panicking a bit due to the horrible thought of spending another £150 on parts I didn't know I'd need! (thats why I asked for an 'All inclusive package')
I may leave setting it up until I revieve the adapter, otherwise the kids will kill me if they haven't got their 'Bebo' internet!
OH, the wireless router has arrived, and I note that it has 4xnetwork cable sockets on the back, the same as my 'wired' router.
For now, could I simply plug the exsisting network cable into one of the slots in the wireless router for the kid's PC, until I get the adaptor for their PC sorted?
Cheers
For now, could I simply plug the exsisting network cable into one of the slots in the wireless router for the kid's PC, until I get the adaptor for their PC sorted?
Cheers
chris watton said:
OH, the wireless router has arrived, and I note that it has 4xnetwork cable sockets on the back, the same as my 'wired' router.
For now, could I simply plug the exsisting network cable into one of the slots in the wireless router for the kid's PC, until I get the adaptor for their PC sorted?
Cheers
For now, could I simply plug the exsisting network cable into one of the slots in the wireless router for the kid's PC, until I get the adaptor for their PC sorted?
Cheers
yes you can.
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