Wireless Network

Adh · 16-10-2005, 13:46

I have a 300k ntl USB cable modem on my PC.. i also i have 2 laptops with built in wifi technology.... problem is i need to share my PC connection with these 2 laptops wirelessly... I was wondering will this device be all I need for this?

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

I havent got a spare ethernet port on my PC so thats why i chose this product as it connects through usb port on computer... so is this product all I will need for my wireless network to function?

**Rob** · 16-10-2005, 13:56

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I don't think it will work. That product includes a cable modem, so presumably you are expecting to replace your existing ntl modem. You can't do that, you need a modem that ntl recognises as part of it's network, or you just will not get broadband. Basically you have to use the ntl supplied modem.

Your modem, does it only have a USB port, or is there an ehternet port that you don't use at the moment?

Adh · 16-10-2005, 15:28

there is an ethernet port on the back of USB modem that I don't use, because i dont have a spare NIC port on my computer..

bdav · 16-10-2005, 15:40

What is your NIC used for then?
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Could whats plugged in there not be plugged into a standard ethernet/wireless broadband router, and plug the cable modem into the internet port on the router?

Adh · 16-10-2005, 15:42

I don't have a NIC port on my computer lol

Adh · 24-10-2005, 12:47

would i need to buy a ethernet card for my PC or can i still connect my computer to a router via USB? any recommendations on a router for this?
Thx 4 your help..

SMHarman · 24-10-2005, 12:53

You would need to buy an ethernet card for your PC, these cost upward of Ã‚Â£1.99 thesedays and fitting them is not something you should get worried about, you turn the power off, open the case and push it into a spare slot. Windows should do the rest.
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=31095

You then need a wireless router, the Linksys WRT54G or something else from the list of recommendations. http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/article.php?a=74

You will need to secure your wireless network http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/article.php?a=12

Do the laptops have wireless functionality already?

Adh · 24-10-2005, 12:57

they have built in wifi cards etc. but do not have an access point to connect to so i want to share my pc's internet, is it possible to connect to the router via usb and not use ethernet?

thx

SMHarman · 24-10-2005, 13:00

You could get something like this
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=45487
Linksys Etherfast 10/100 USB 2.0 - Network Adapter

**Chris** · 24-10-2005, 13:03

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Originally Posted by Adh

is it possible to connect to the router via usb and not use ethernet?

thx

No. But as others have said, equipping your PC with ethernet is very cheap and very easy - don't let it stop you.