Network spec

[Sticky-Ring]

HI i am about to set up a network between two desktop pc,s and a laptop all sharing one internet conection, the two desktops will be wired and the laptop will be wireless i am using BT for internet. can some one please spec me up some equipment as i dont really know what i am looking at.Got about £80 to spend

 

[Mason64]

does your laptop have wireless built in? if so u just need a wireless router. if your laptop isnt wireless then a pcmcia wireless card or a usb 1.

get Netgear WPN824 Rangemax Wireless Router (NW-075-NG) Price: £65.90 (£77.43 Including VAT at 17.5%)

 

[Burbleflop]

get Netgear WPN824 Rangemax Wireless Router

Not much good for ADSL though. The ADSL modem equipped version of the WPN824 is the DG834PN.

Personally I'd go for a Netgear DG834G (not the GT).

 

[Sticky-Ring]

Thanks for the quick replys, the laptop doesnt have wireless built in! is the netgear DG834G easy to set up?

 

[Mason64]

all routers to set up are the same ya know slap your username and password in the right place and your done

 

[Burbleflop]

Yep, it's a doddle to setup. The quick start manual will explain everything you need to know.

 

[Sticky-Ring]

do i need a specific pcmcia card or will any do?

 

[Burbleflop]

all routers to set up are the same ya know slap your username and password in the right place and your done

All routers? I think not somehow.

Anyway, you'll also need to enable security on the wireless side of things - by default there will be no security which isn't a good thing. WPA-PSK with a nice long PSK (preshared key) is the way to go.

 

[Burbleflop]

do i need a specific pcmcia card or will any do?

In theory, any will do, but I'd stick to the same brand card as router if possible.

 

[Mason64]

well read the manual then and its all sorted! and any pcmcia should be fine.

 

[Sticky-Ring]

Ok that sorts out my questions, will let you know if i get any probs.Thanks for the quick help