Wireless..?

Right i'l be getting my new laptop sunday, its wireless ready etc..


what else do i need? router? i want to hook my xbox and a 2nd laptop up aswel..


what do you guys use?

Your router needs to have wireless built in, I'd assume most do but haven't really looked, you'll need to configure the router with wireless security, most likely covered in the manual.

yeah i ment do i need a wireless router lol

I hate to say it but your best bet is going to comet or pissyworld and telling them what youve got, whats you want to do with it and see what they say, you need a wireless router and usually they come with all software and distructions needed to install it but not sure about your xbox though if they need to be wired or can do wireless!

yeah i can get a W/L Adaptor for the eccerbox

I've just got wireless at home, it's mint!! If you already have broadband but only have a wired modem (like what I had) ring up your broadband provider and ask them to upgrade you to wireless and send you a wireless router. We did this and they upgraded us from 2-8 meg (??) for free, just had to renew our contract for 18 months. Then when your router arrives you plug it all in and stick the disc in your lap top to set it up - that's it!! If you want to add other computers stick the disc in them and it's done.
You'll need a wireless adapter for your Xbox if it's not near the router, there £50ish online. If your xbox is near the router you can just plug an Ethernet cable into it.

Theres 2 types of wireless router BTW, ADSL connection and "the other one" lol

The original telewest (white cable into net modem) uses "the other one" connection.

We picked up a wireless Class C router from the wholesales on boxing day for £45, covers the entire house, most of garden and the loft lol lol

or look at the mains networking stuff... bit less gay than wireless :D


I've just finshed running cat5 cable round the house and to the shed as I only like wifi for he laptop

hey,
ive got a netgear adsl wireless router, i use my laptop, pc and xbox goin through it and they work fine, and you can even get a deal somewhere where you get the wireless adapter which you may need for your other laptop

ok cheers ppl..


chris alreeeet? who you with? im on virgin