NTL Set top box wireless

[Plug]

Hi

Question:
I have just had broadband installed and would like to connect to the internet via a wireless connection from my laptop.

Is it possible to connect directly to the internet i.e. is there a gizmo out there that i could plug in to the set top box and then put a card in to my laptop and surf the internet.

Hope this is clear

Plug

[MovedGoalPosts]

You can connect wirelessly, you need to get an access point or router/access point, which connects to the STB, and a wireless card for your lappy (if it's not already wireless enabled).

If you are only ever going to connect one lappy (never, ever a consol or extra PC) the access point should be enough.

[Plug]

trying not to be thick, but what does STB mean?

Also do you know of any types that work without to much fuss

any help would be greatly appreciated

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You can connect wirelessly, you need to get an access point or router/access point, which connects to the STB, and a wireless card for your lappy (if it's not already wireless enabled).

If you are only ever going to connect one lappy (never, ever a consol or extra PC) the access point should be enough.[/QUOTE]

[MovedGoalPosts]

Look for offerings from Linksys, Netgear D-Link, plenty of posts in this forum on all of these. They are all quite easy to set up in default.

Note that if you are only using the lappy, and have no other computers to network in your house, you only need the basic 802.11b standard kit, as the wireless network would still work faster than any current cable or ADSL broadband connection could supprt.
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STB = Set Top Box (as you posted in the title to this thread) ;)
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Oh and I forgot my manners :welcome: to Cable Forum :D

[Plug]

So do i get a wireless router and connect to the back of the set top box and a card for my laptop?

[jellybaby]

This (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0009720071.111083961 9@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccladdedleffljcflgceggdhhmdfhn.0&page=Product&sku=823528&category_oid=-9980&fm=2&sm=6&tm=5) is what I use, and it was easy to set up and works perfectly :)

[MovedGoalPosts]

So do i get a wireless router and connect to the back of the set top box and a card for my laptop?

Yep you got it.

Dunno what model of lappy you have, but if not already wireless enabled, best option is the PCMIA adaptor cards.

Jellybaby's recommendation is as good as any. Although as said before if not using any other computers you could save money by getting the 802.11b spec instead of the 802.11g standard of Jellybaby's link. You could possibly get it cheaper online.

[Plug]

Thanks all will give it a try

Plug

[MovedGoalPosts]

Let us know how you get on :tu:

[pnlambert]

I strongly recommend you take a look at the Linksys WRT54G (http://www.dabs.com/uk/Search2/Product+Details.htm?quicklinx=2CM7&searchphrase=wrt54)/GS (http://www.dabs.com/uk/Search2/Product+Details.htm?quicklinx=38DV&searchphrase=wrt54).

This is a nice little wireless router, the G comes in at about £52 from dabs, and the GS at around £10 more. The different being more RAM and FLASH.

Why this particular router????

Well, there is "custom" firmware available for the device. Linksys have released their source under GPL and companies such as sveasoft (http://www.sveasoft.com) have customised the firmware to increase performance and functionality.

I run the WRT54GS here. I have QoS (Quality of Service) running, so even when im downloading/uploading/both flat out, my browsing still happens swiftly. It also means I can happily remote into my PC and not have huge lag!

Other benefits include the ability to turn up your transmit power on the radio to 251mw. This is a large increase in power and will allow your signal to travel as much as 25-30% further than standard. (Although be aware that this isn't allowed in the standard firmware as the maximum permitted EIRP for 2.4ghz in the UK is 20dBm/100mw)

Good luck with your first wireless venture!!!

Paul.

[chienmort]

There are also wireless ethernet bridges from both Linksys and Netgear. This is like a single port access point but is easier to set up. The disadvantage is that it will only connect peer-peer. So only one PC can connect.

[Plug]

BINGO!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all, I've just bought a Belkin G Wireless router & a Netgear card and hey presto 5 mins later up and running....

Thanks again for the advice

Plug
;) ;) ;)

PS: Great value all for under 70 quid at www.rswww.com (http://www.rswww.com) in watford

[pnlambert]

I just hope the Belkin router is up to your demands..... What sort of traffic are you going to be putting through it????