how to connect a wireles router?

[SkyLiNe]

hey everyone it seems the time has coem where i need a wreless router for me and my brother to share the internet

but im not to sure how to set it up

if any1 can suggest a way to connect it up before i buy the rouet and adaptars i would really appreciate it

thanks

[JAGeDocJay]

http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-1909.html



Myself I would get this router, http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=299891&pfp=BROWSE , then I would buy 2 of these http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=292350&pfp=cat3 , it is basically plug and play man, real simple it is.

Shut off modem and pcs, take out old nic's and insert wireless nics. Turn pcs on 1 at a time, windows will detect new hardware, insert disc when told then move on to other pc. Once you have the wireless nics installed, shut off the pcs again.

Plug modem back in, wait 30 to 45 seconds for it to link back up, then plug in power to router which of course is connected to your modem.

Turn on your pcs. Bam your online. You can of course secure your wireless network but that takes a lil more work at which time ill be more then glad to help ytou with it.

[SkyLiNe]

thanks doc ^-^

btw whats the security like on the router u mentioned? :D

[SkyLiNe]

and i also have cable broadband not dsl wwill it still work? ^-^

[JAGeDocJay]

DSL suxs nuts, so cabe is the win. And yes it will still work.


Couple of different ways someone cant use your signal, one is to allow it by mac address only, that is the easiest way

[SkyLiNe]

okie ^^ ill try the mac addres setting

well the thing is im going to sue it on two computers

mine and my brothers laptop so will i need toa dd his mac address to it also?

[Nemesis]

wuts a typical connection like to a wirless internet connection...is it good or not?

[SkyLiNe]

another nooby question

isit better to get a wirelss card or usb adaptor?

[JAGeDocJay]

hold the horses, you said laptops?


what type? how new? built in wireless?

[SkyLiNe]

um its pretty old

doesnt have built in wireless, intel based

so would it be better to get a wireless card or should i just get usb adaptar?

[SkyLiNe]

here is one ive seen

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=16737774236&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=87512

all i need to do is get 1 more adaptar

[JAGeDocJay]

Belkin ftl, linksys ftw


and yes wireless adapters for notebooks,

[JAGeScimitar]

I have the better version that doc first selected as your router. Thing is great its the same damn thing only with a speed boost on it. Works great damn thing is all the way in my basement somewhere connected to my crappy desktop Intersting thing is the main cable goes straight to it then the desktop..... Speed=Slow up here speed=GREATx2 no joke. Crappy desktop blows.


My 1000 POST

[Nemesis]

...soooo is a wirless router good to go with or a wired? and wuts the diff?

[JAGeGodfather]

wired is better if ti's directly connected since it takes less time to connect to something and greater speeds.

[Nemesis]

ok kool thanks

[SkyLiNe]

ok i bought a belkin set from pcworld

linksys was unavailable there =(

anyways its all set up and now im just trying to encrypt my connection

any tips? i cant seem to find the options to encrypt it =(

[Nemesis]

you have to configure your network connections if it didn't work the way doc told you

[JAGeShadow]

Well since this appears to be the time for wireless discusion...I've been having some trouble with my built in wireless. The connection strength is always either "Very good" or "Excellent", but the speed sometimes goes from 54mps to like 48 or 36mps and even more recently down to 1. It's starting to scare me. Can anyone think of a solution and/or what the problem might be?

[Nemesis]

connect to a wired router for best performance