hi guys im on tiscalli and only have a sagem modem with one pc connected. now i have aquired a 2nd pc in the bedroom both runnin win xp service pack 2. and another laptop pc (2 desktops and 1 laptop) now i need to connect em all to internet. lookin for wirelss. cant run cables. so can you tell me exactly what i will need. ie router , cards etc. thanks guys , would really appreciate the help in laymans terms... thanks again.ps need to do this relatively cheap too. around 60/70 quid. or less. thanks guys (new laptop too wireless enabled)
new wireless connection advice please
- Thread starter acky1964
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Hi Mate,
The Best thing to do here is get a decent router, 2 wireless PCI cards for your PC's and a wireless USB Dongle or PCMCIA Card for your laptop.
This is very simple to setup when you get everything. Its just a matter of installing all your PCI cards into your computer and laptop then setting up your router which is rather simple.
It sounds complicated but believe me it really isnt. Can you give me more information eg. does all your PC's have Network cards built in (have a look on the back of your PC it looks like a telephone socket but slightly larger. Does your laptop have built in wireless???
I will try and help as best i can.
The Best thing to do here is get a decent router, 2 wireless PCI cards for your PC's and a wireless USB Dongle or PCMCIA Card for your laptop.
This is very simple to setup when you get everything. Its just a matter of installing all your PCI cards into your computer and laptop then setting up your router which is rather simple.
It sounds complicated but believe me it really isnt. Can you give me more information eg. does all your PC's have Network cards built in (have a look on the back of your PC it looks like a telephone socket but slightly larger. Does your laptop have built in wireless???
I will try and help as best i can.
great then all you need to do is this:
1. Buy a good router i recommend this one from OCUK its the same as mine and i have had no problems whatsoever with it from as soon as i plugged it in: Linksys WAG354G-UK 4-Port Wireless-G Broadband Modem Router Price - £44
2. Put the router beside one of the PC's and connect it to the router via the ethernet cable that comes with the router - Price Free
3. Install the following wireless USB Dongle into the second PC: Linksys WUSB54GC Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Price - £24.
4. Turn on the router
5. On the the PC connected via the ethernet cable do the following: open up your internet explorer and type in the routers IP address, it should be set to default, which is 192.168.1.1. This will allow you to setup your internet connection. This is rather simple to do and takes very little time.
5. Once you have your internet connection setup on the router the internet should work on that PC.
6. On the PC with the Wireless USB Dongle do the following: open up your control panel>network connections and you will see a wireless network connection icon. Double click this and this opens a new window. You should see your wireless connection appear in this window, if it does not appear then on the right hand side of the window click search for wireless networks or refresh. When your connection appears double click on it and you should then be connected to your router and the internet.
7. Your laptop should automatically pick up a new wireless network and all you need to do is connect to it. If it does not do the same thing as you did in step 6.
That should be you all setup mate, however there are some extra things i would recommend you do to take advantage of a home network and for your own Network security.
1. Secure your wireless connection with a wep key, this is easy to configure and prevents any unautirsed people connecting to your router and pc's.
2. Enable Printer and file sharing, this allows you to print from any pc to any printer on your networked pc'sand also allows you to share files like mp3's and photos.
I hope this all made sense if you need any further help just post here or drop me an email (email in trust - the name is the same but change to @gmail.com)
It sounds a lot to do but i can talk you through it step by step if you have msn.
Regards
Ace
1. Buy a good router i recommend this one from OCUK its the same as mine and i have had no problems whatsoever with it from as soon as i plugged it in: Linksys WAG354G-UK 4-Port Wireless-G Broadband Modem Router Price - £44
2. Put the router beside one of the PC's and connect it to the router via the ethernet cable that comes with the router - Price Free
3. Install the following wireless USB Dongle into the second PC: Linksys WUSB54GC Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Price - £24.
4. Turn on the router
5. On the the PC connected via the ethernet cable do the following: open up your internet explorer and type in the routers IP address, it should be set to default, which is 192.168.1.1. This will allow you to setup your internet connection. This is rather simple to do and takes very little time.
5. Once you have your internet connection setup on the router the internet should work on that PC.
6. On the PC with the Wireless USB Dongle do the following: open up your control panel>network connections and you will see a wireless network connection icon. Double click this and this opens a new window. You should see your wireless connection appear in this window, if it does not appear then on the right hand side of the window click search for wireless networks or refresh. When your connection appears double click on it and you should then be connected to your router and the internet.
7. Your laptop should automatically pick up a new wireless network and all you need to do is connect to it. If it does not do the same thing as you did in step 6.
That should be you all setup mate, however there are some extra things i would recommend you do to take advantage of a home network and for your own Network security.
1. Secure your wireless connection with a wep key, this is easy to configure and prevents any unautirsed people connecting to your router and pc's.
2. Enable Printer and file sharing, this allows you to print from any pc to any printer on your networked pc'sand also allows you to share files like mp3's and photos.
I hope this all made sense if you need any further help just post here or drop me an email (email in trust - the name is the same but change to @gmail.com)
It sounds a lot to do but i can talk you through it step by step if you have msn.
Regards
Ace