i am smart enough to know i need help. I have a pc conceted to an external dsl modem. we would like to be able to use a laptop on the same dsl service. I belive that i just need to add a router. I think that the lap top is wireless ready. What do i need and how do i go about it. Please don't assume i know anything use simple words and term. please give me a ball park cost as well Thanks
2006-12-05 04:37:11 · 6 answers · asked by stickman 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
hi.
first make sure which standard your wireless is on the laptop.
either wireless b or g then buy a router that matches that standard. I use linksys - ballpark price is 50 bucks.
2006-12-05 04:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to the range that you are going with a G band with SpeedBoost wireless router should do just fine. The range on wireless routers are (from least to greatest) B; G; G with SpeedBoost; Mimo; N. To get the best performance out of the wireless range the wireless card should match the signal output. Meaning if you have an N band Router to get the full benefit of the N band you also need an N band wireless card for the notebook. If the notebook does in fact have a wireless card built in, it will most likely be standard G and i would go with a G with Speed Boost router.
Unfortunatly there are several brands and makes and models. I perfer Linksys or DLink, just based on personal experience and customer service. A link to bestbuy's current online pricing for Linksys routers are below. Best of luck to you on this.
2006-12-05 04:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anthony P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheapest way would to get a HUB and connect the laptop wired. DSL modem goes to HUB (WAN port) and both computers go to HUB. HUBs are around the $50 USD range.
If you want to use the wireless feature on your laptop then a wireless router is what you want. Make sure you get the router that cooresponds with our laptop's wifi channel (a,b,g). Wireless routers range from $60-$100+
2006-12-05 06:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by ninesunz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u will need to get a dsl router with wireless, when buying the router make sure it either says MIMO or +N these are the new technology for internet sharing.
i would advised getting a linksys or netgear there is so many models, so it depends on your budget.
2006-12-05 04:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all you need to do is get a wireless router ($60). follow the instructions and its quick to setup. Linksys, Netgear, Belkin, etc all make good ones.
2006-12-05 04:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 steps to set up your home wireless network
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx#step3
hope i have helped
2006-12-05 04:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by nighthawk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋