Wireless Network/Internet Hardware buying & setting recommendation ???

Question

I'm currently using NTL's cable Internet connection & am thinking to switch my provider to www.plus.net.

In order to use their Broadband, I'd need the BT line, which I already have.

I just wonder if anyone around could possibly point me in the right direction as what hardware should I choose (which I'm NOT buying through them cos of being rather steep).

I've got a laptop, which has ALREADY got a wireless PCI card in it & a PC which has NOT got any such card. I'm thinking to buy a wireless router with built-in modem (which I'll leave next to my only BT socket downstair) & install wireless PCI card in my PC so I can establish connection between wireless router & PC's new wireless PCI card.

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/search/index.html?rb=22799357858&strSearch=&bolShowAll=true&intSubcatUID=477&intCatID=39&intStoreID=8&intPage=2&strOrderDir=descending&intPage=1

This page shows the necessary hardware I'd need to buy. Can anyone recommend which one should I get in my situation.

What should I buy PCI card OR the USB adapter ??? Any big difference between these two ??? How exactly do I connect this wireless router (having built-in modem) along with my telephone cable in JUST ONE SINGLE BT socket (do I need to use splitter to do so ???)

Am I right assuming that I should have a wireless router WITH built-in modem, in order for my PC upstairs (along with the laptop) to get connected to the Internet OR do I ONLY need a wireless router (which I’ll be leaving downstairs in the phone socket) and use the modem upstairs (which I’ll be receiving free from the service provider) ???

How exactly do I go about setting things up for establishing network connection between PC & laptop & also the Internet ???

Answer 1

this how its wired.
master telephone socket u would have a micro filter this will split like this 1 side for telephone 1 side for broadband (this connects to the rj11 wan port on the back of the router)
you will only need 1 router. since all the machines will access the router via wireless.
you would only need to routers if your running a large network.

but if the distance between the router and your pc is far away or behind a few walls you will need an access point this helps increase the distance of the signal the router is sending out.
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/search/?qfind=access+point
thats what they look like and cost.

all you would need to do is follow the manual exactly, and the network should work fine
hope this helps
paultech

if you have any query get back to me

Answer 2

Your assumption is actual. Your present day black container is the modem. you need to connect the router to the modem and then connect the modem to the printer. determine you stick to the classes with your router (so which you will turn your modem on first). you will % a cable to run from the router to the modem, and it ought to be a definite style of fiber optic cable. This cable must be secure interior the container with the router. you will % an same cable to connect the pc and the router.. You pc might have a connection already (the place the cable modem connected), in spite of the undeniable fact that it could no longer. inspect the lower back of the pc until now you swap it off or exchange something and see if there's a easy from between the cables. you will basically see this easy % as much as the pc container. in case you have a fiber optic cable like this, a community or LAN (close by section community) cable then you definately must be sturdy to circulate. If no longer then you definately will ought to purchase a community card; the two instantaneous or under pressure. i exploit a instantaneous card with my pc and that i cord my router into my pc by a LAN cable. at the instant ultimate purchase has Linksys instantaneous routers on sale for $50 (additionally they have 4 cable connections interior the rear and the WAN (huge section community) connection that is going on your modem. then you definately can use a instantaneous connection. in spite of the undeniable fact that, in case you in basic terms % to connect your laptop pc then a cord will provide you a quicker connection. My brother-in-regulation, a community engineer, makes use of Linksys and that i've got used one for over 3 years so as that they seem to be a fantastically sturdy sort.

Answer 3

on your pc get a wireless card the router will id it for networking if u get a weak signal get a boster for router