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chipsandham75
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Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:53 pm Post subject:
Wireless Broadband - I'm so very confused :-S |
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Well after about 2 days of research I have finally found this site an
hope that someone out there may be able to part the mists that cloud m
mind.
TOPIC: Wireless network within home to enable wireless broadban
access
My broadband supplier will be ntl so I have worked out that I will nee
to ensure that I have an ethernet output when it is installed in a fe
days time. I will then need to invest in a wireless cable router whic
will be connected to my modem/set top box via ethernet. Am I right s
far???
I have a 3 day old HP Pavilion 3155EA laptop which has both integrate
10/100 LAN Ethernet and Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200 802.11b/g Integrate
Wireless LAN. OS is XP SP2 (laptop spec can be found h
http://tinyurl.com/76sp8)
Does this mean that I will not need to purchase a seperate PCMI
network card for the laptop???
Finally, I live in a shared house but will be paying for the broadban
myself. In the event that any of my housemates decide to invest in
PC/laptop, can anyone recommend a router that will enable me to set MA
addresses to prevent them using my subscription?
Apologies if this question has been answered before but I have looke
an cannot seem to find the answer myself.
Thanks in advance :-
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$Bill
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Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:49 am Post subject:
Re: Wireless Broadband - I'm so very confused :-S |
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chipsandham75 wrote:
| Quote: | My broadband supplier will be ntl so I have worked out that I will need
to ensure that I have an ethernet output when it is installed in a few
days time. I will then need to invest in a wireless cable router which
will be connected to my modem/set top box via ethernet. Am I right so
far???
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I would buy a Motorola SB5100/5120 and a wireless Netgear/Linksys
router to go with. The modem should be available for $50+ and $30+
after rebates for the router (that's in US, not sure in UK). Make
sure you get a router with a 4-port switch so you can go wired if
needed. Also make sure you get a modem that is on your ISPs
supported list.
| Quote: | I have a 3 day old HP Pavilion 3155EA laptop which has both integrated
10/100 LAN Ethernet and Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200 802.11b/g Integrated
Wireless LAN. OS is XP SP2 (laptop spec can be found he
http://tinyurl.com/76sp8)
Does this mean that I will not need to purchase a seperate PCMIA
network card for the laptop???
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Check your docs and see what the hookup/config looks like.
| Quote: | Finally, I live in a shared house but will be paying for the broadband
myself. In the event that any of my housemates decide to invest in a
PC/laptop, can anyone recommend a router that will enable me to set MAC
addresses to prevent them using my subscription?
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Netgear or Linksys should be ok and reasonably priced. |
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Ron Hunter
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Tue Aug 23, 2005 2:13 pm Post subject:
Re: Wireless Broadband - I'm so very confused :-S |
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chipsandham75 wrote:
| Quote: | Well after about 2 days of research I have finally found this site and
hope that someone out there may be able to part the mists that cloud my
mind.
TOPIC: Wireless network within home to enable wireless broadband
access
My broadband supplier will be ntl so I have worked out that I will need
to ensure that I have an ethernet output when it is installed in a few
days time. I will then need to invest in a wireless cable router which
will be connected to my modem/set top box via ethernet. Am I right so
far???
I have a 3 day old HP Pavilion 3155EA laptop which has both integrated
10/100 LAN Ethernet and Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200 802.11b/g Integrated
Wireless LAN. OS is XP SP2 (laptop spec can be found he
http://tinyurl.com/76sp8)
Does this mean that I will not need to purchase a seperate PCMIA
network card for the laptop???
Finally, I live in a shared house but will be paying for the broadband
myself. In the event that any of my housemates decide to invest in a
PC/laptop, can anyone recommend a router that will enable me to set MAC
addresses to prevent them using my subscription?
Apologies if this question has been answered before but I have looked
an cannot seem to find the answer myself.
Thanks in advance :-)
You seem to have a pretty good idea of what is required. Be sure that |
when you set up the wireless router, you enable security and encryption.
That, and a password will enable you to prevent use by others.
The laptop you mention should work fine with a 'wireless-g' router.
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Ron Hunter rphunter@charter.net |
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L Alpert
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Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:13 am Post subject:
Re: Wireless Broadband - I'm so very confused :-S |
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$Bill wrote:
| Quote: | chipsandham75 wrote:
My broadband supplier will be ntl so I have worked out that I will
need to ensure that I have an ethernet output when it is installed
in a few days time. I will then need to invest in a wireless cable
router which will be connected to my modem/set top box via ethernet.
Am I right so far???
I would buy a Motorola SB5100/5120 and a wireless Netgear/Linksys
router to go with. The modem should be available for $50+ and $30+
after rebates for the router (that's in US, not sure in UK). Make
sure you get a router with a 4-port switch so you can go wired if
needed. Also make sure you get a modem that is on your ISPs
supported list.
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This is the combo I have, and it works quite well (Comcast).
Most all cable providers will support SB5100, though I agree with your
assessment check first!
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I have a 3 day old HP Pavilion 3155EA laptop which has both
integrated 10/100 LAN Ethernet and Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200
802.11b/g Integrated Wireless LAN. OS is XP SP2 (laptop spec can be
found he http://tinyurl.com/76sp8)
Does this mean that I will not need to purchase a seperate PCMIA
network card for the laptop???
Check your docs and see what the hookup/config looks like.
Finally, I live in a shared house but will be paying for the
broadband myself. In the event that any of my housemates decide to
invest in a PC/laptop, can anyone recommend a router that will
enable me to set MAC addresses to prevent them using my subscription?
Netgear or Linksys should be ok and reasonably priced. |
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