Network setup help/question.

Gav · 14 Mar 2006 at 10:18

i currently have BY broadband and the modem is connected to my befsr41 router(wired, no wireless). Connected to that i have my Dbox2, xbox and main computer. This leaves me with 1 empty port.

I also have a Dell laptop which has a built in wireless network card and i was wondering if there was something that i could plug into the empty port so that i can use the wireless from the laptop. Or is it not that simple and i have to renew my router to one with a built in wireless conection.

TIA.
Gav.

(new to all this wireless stuff)

Burbleflop · 14 Mar 2006 at 10:26

A wireless access point (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Wireless_Access_Points.html) would do what you want. I've got a couple of Linksys WAP54G's and they do the job very nicely.

Gav · 14 Mar 2006 at 11:35

Cheers matey, i kinda thought that was what i needed but i would rather ask and be sure.

OllyM · 14 Mar 2006 at 11:53

Or replace the router with a Linksys WRT54GS, it's a much better router and IIRC they only cost a couple of quid over a WAP54G.

You can add 3rd party firmware to boost the WiFi power, have QoS etc., and it means one less box.

Edit: £44.59 inc. VAT for the WAP54G vs £53.99 inc. VAT for the WRT54GS from OcUK - I know what I'd have