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From the Beginning of the journey
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I assume they will send you the router to set up yourself, they are not difficult to set up and are usually provided with a setup cd if you are unwilling to do it via the web browser. I'm not sure how good the thompson router suggested is, im sure others can let you know if it is a good deal or not.
Stick with one 1 ip address, your wireless router will use the external ip address provided by xilo. You can have many devices connected to your router and all be able to access the internet as the router manages the local network.
Stick with one 1 ip address, your wireless router will use the external ip address provided by xilo. You can have many devices connected to your router and all be able to access the internet as the router manages the local network.
You don't need any static IP's (stays the same), a dynamic one would do fine (changes), but If you do get a static one, that's no problem. This is your IP that can be seen on the internet.
Even with 1 IP from your internet provider, you can have many more machines connected to your router.
They're super simple to set up, you should get all the details you need from the provider to connect, then just set up some wireless security and your good to go. If you get it from them, it may already come configured
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As far as I know, Thomson routers are very basic, but if you're just looking to get internet sharing, then it will do the job - You can probably pick one up cheaper though.
In fact, just as I was typing this, I chucked it in to google and found 2 out of 5 star ratings (can't post links as you can buy it from there) so I would consider maybe looking for a different router.
This, for example would do the trick, and more than half the price:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-139-BE
Even with 1 IP from your internet provider, you can have many more machines connected to your router.
They're super simple to set up, you should get all the details you need from the provider to connect, then just set up some wireless security and your good to go. If you get it from them, it may already come configured
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As far as I know, Thomson routers are very basic, but if you're just looking to get internet sharing, then it will do the job - You can probably pick one up cheaper though.
In fact, just as I was typing this, I chucked it in to google and found 2 out of 5 star ratings (can't post links as you can buy it from there) so I would consider maybe looking for a different router.
This, for example would do the trick, and more than half the price:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-139-BE
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We recommend that router as it is often one that performs the best in regard to stability and dealing with longer, noisier lines.
No router is perfect and everyone has their own thoughts on different models and manufacturers, however, we would not recommend Belkin (or Linksys) devices at all. They are some of the poorer routers on the market and generally come with poor chipsets and software.
Matt
No router is perfect and everyone has their own thoughts on different models and manufacturers, however, we would not recommend Belkin (or Linksys) devices at all. They are some of the poorer routers on the market and generally come with poor chipsets and software.
Matt
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