New Wireless setup needed

Sparky · 3 Feb 2007 at 12:55

Finally moving over to a wireless network for the 4 devices we have in the house. We have 3 Shuttle PC's and a Buffalo Link Theatre that need to be connected.

Can you explain to a "Wireless" noob what i need to buy and recommend a system please.

MeatLoaf · 3 Feb 2007 at 14:04

Well first off each pc needs a wireless adaptor, either a PCI card or a USB stick.

Then you need a router/modem. The type you buy depends on if youre on cable or adsl.

Each device can connect wirelessly to the router.

Sparky · 3 Feb 2007 at 14:09

Im on NTL cable.2 of the PC's will need USB Dongles as they are upstairs, 1 is right next to the router and the 3rd device is the Link Theatre.

Bearing this in mind i think some routers have a hard wired output via Ethernet? Correct me if i am wrong.So that only leaves the connection to the Buffalo.Need to find out what wireless setup that supports failing that i could buy a 3rd USB Dongle for the PC downstairs and hardwire the Buffalo.

What you think?

MeatLoaf · 3 Feb 2007 at 14:53

Yeah sounds good, tho id get a PCI card instead of the USB dongle i possible

Sparky · 3 Feb 2007 at 15:20

MeatLoaf said:
Yeah sounds good, tho id get a PCI card instead of the USB dongle i possible

The PCI cards more reliable?

MeatLoaf · 3 Feb 2007 at 15:56

I dont know about reliability its just a personal preference

FrenchTart · 3 Feb 2007 at 16:13

USB will serve you better - will allow you to move around the 'aerial' a bit to improve signal