11-02-2008, 09:18
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How can I?
I have cable broadband,(virgin) and the modem inlet is in my playroom.
how can I receive wireless broadband using only a PC laptop in our living room. No other PC involved.
Which one of thes devices at ebay would you advise or other?
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sear...%26catref%3DC6
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11-02-2008, 09:29
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Old Folkie
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Re: How can I?
I have the Linksys WRT54GS http://tinyurl.com/2tx9dm which is the speedboost version of this one on e-bay http://tinyurl.com/2v3j8c (Speedboost is only useful if you have other speedboost kit).
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11-02-2008, 09:44
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Re: How can I?
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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey
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Thanks DW. I do not have any other kit apart from the virgin modem in other room and I want to receive broadband on the laptop in living room as stated in first thread posting.
Is that possible with kit you mention. ?
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11-02-2008, 09:50
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Re: How can I?
well get a wireless router, connect it to your modem, and pc by wire first to set it all up.
once set up, and fully wireless, disconnect the laptop and test the wireless functionality.
but depends on your house, e.g. size, type of house (new very old thick walls) for reception you may need to buy a boost kit.
I have a linksys WRT54G wirelss router
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11-02-2008, 10:55
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Old Folkie
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Re: How can I?
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Originally Posted by manofdevon
Thanks DW. I do not have any other kit apart from the virgin modem in other room and I want to receive broadband on the laptop in living room as stated in first thread posting.
Is that possible with kit you mention. ?
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Yes. Connect the Virgin modem ethernet output to the internet connection on the wireless router, as ikthius suggests connect the laptop with a cable to the router (there are four inputs on the back of the router 1-4). If the laptop hasn't ever been on the Internet you'll need to run the Network Setup Wizard.
It might be worth having a look on www.linksys.com, there are a lot of tutorials there to help the first time user. Also there is a lot of good information here on this site http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/87/ Have a look at Articles - The Cable Forum Knowledgebase for a start.
Last edited by Delta Whiskey; 11-02-2008 at 10:59.
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11-02-2008, 11:27
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Re: How can I?
Thanks for the help above I will give it a whiz as soon as I get the router.
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11-02-2008, 17:35
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Re: How can I?
Have to ask - playroom  Is that like tiled floor to ceiling, with metal eyes for attaching harnesses and so on? 
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11-02-2008, 17:42
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Re: How can I?
No, when retired its the computer room, music room etc. 
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11-02-2008, 17:59
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Cable Forum Team
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Re: How can I?
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Originally Posted by greencreeper
Have to ask - playroom Is that like tiled floor to ceiling, with metal eyes for attaching harnesses and so on? |
Someone has a twisted mind 
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11-02-2008, 23:06
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Re: How can I?
Not really, just that, um, how can I put it? My default context is not your usual run-of-the-mill context, and thus, to me, playroom is a place of adult play 
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