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[jammy76]

hi can any1 help just bought a laptop what do i need 2 get the internet? i havent got a clue with this type of thing. i have broadband on my pc . do i need a phone line? or a router? i think i was born in 1875 lol PLEASE HELP

[Ethel]

Deep breath and tell us exactly what you have already.

If you already have a pc that is connected to the internet (I think you do) you can buy a router to connect more than one computer to the net.

If you buy a wireless router, you can connect your pc by ethernet cable and connect your laptop wirelessly. As it is a new laptop it will be enabled for this.

So, you need to buy a router.

[fo3nix]

Router (ideally a wireless one).

If you have broadband through your phone line, you'll want one with a built-in ADSL modem.

This is a frequently asked question on here, so search for router and you'll find many answers.

[jammy76]

thanks i have a pc with virgin broadband the laptop is a dell inspiron its 4 my son 2 use anywhere in the house. if i need a router how much are they? and were do u put it? do i just stay with virgin?

[jammy76]

sorry forgot 2 say i dont have a phone line

[Ethel]

I don't have a phone line either.

Buy a router specifically for cable - you will see them on the PCWorld website - �30 upwards, I expect. Here you can see they are clearly marked 'cable':


http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_pag e.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0271427426.1198338780@@ @@&BV_EngineID=ccchaddmkiemdiecflgceggdhhmdgml .0&page=SimpleSearchProducts&low_bound=0&up_bo und=0&criterion=router&AtimeStamp=3375764113

You connect it to your Virgin modem by ethernet cable and plug it in to the mains.

Unplug the desktop pc from the Virgin modem and plug it in to the router.

It should come with all instructions.

Mine is a Linksys WRT 54 G

[jammy76]

thanks alot ethel youve saved my life very much appreciated. no doubt i may need u again in the future great information