Wireless Queries

Tweek_1984 · 30 Jun 2006 at 01:22

Ok here's the deal:

Our household has two desktop PC's without wifi and two laptops with wifi.

At the moment we only have one modem that we have to share between computers whenever we want to use the internet.

Bearing in mind that in the near future I intend to be using xbox live, what do I buy in order to make our lives easier? I assume I'll need a router with ethernet ports and a new modem, or a combination of the two and I'll also need to buy wireless pci cards for the desktops in order to make them compatible?

I'm with BT by the way. Will I need to buy a BT router/modem from their shop?

Thanks for any advice.

crashuk · 30 Jun 2006 at 01:23

no you can buy any router and wifi card.

Tweek_1984 · 30 Jun 2006 at 01:27

I forgot to say that I think the BT modem we are currently using doesnt have any ethernet ports. So I assume in order to use a router, I will need a new modem?

bbreezeuk · 30 Jun 2006 at 01:29

your best off buying a router with a built in modem like the one i bought a while back (Netgear DG843GT)

crashuk · 30 Jun 2006 at 01:34

Tweek_1984 said:
I forgot to say that I think the BT modem we are currently using doesnt have any ethernet ports. So I assume in order to use a router, I will need a new modem?

well you could get a router with out a built in modem and connect you modem to that router its cheaper but more hassle , or get a router with built in modem which its less hassle best option.

i would but a Zyxel Prestige wifi router over any other router because they build the best home network products. also remember if you do get a router try and get one that supports adsl +2

Tweek_1984 · 30 Jun 2006 at 01:55

crashuk said:
well you could get a router with out a built in modem and connect you modem to that router its cheaper but more hassle , or get a router with built in modem which its less hassle best option.

i would but a Zyxel Prestige wifi router over any other router because they build the best home network products. also remember if you do get a router try and get one that supports adsl +2

Why, whats adsl+2?

So if I buy a combined modem/router from anywhere, it should still work with my bt broadband?

and I'll need the pci cards for the desktops will I?

crashuk · 30 Jun 2006 at 02:44

well you can use wifi pci cards or you can use cable to conenct your router to your pc if they have network cards, adsl+2 is for future standards so it saves you money if you choose to get a faster conenction. 12meg dsl to 24 meg dsl thats all. other wise if in a year or 2 you decide to get a faster dsl 12- 24 meg then you would have to but a router thats compatible.