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Help needed with a wireless connection
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Hi all,
I recently bought a Toshiba laptop which is wireless enabled and i'm really confused as to what else I need to buy so that I can go wireless.
I already have a broadband connection (tiscali) and use a usb modem, I'd also like to spend as little money as possible :)
Any help would be grealy appreciated, thank you in advance,
Bex
I recently bought a Toshiba laptop which is wireless enabled and i'm really confused as to what else I need to buy so that I can go wireless.
I already have a broadband connection (tiscali) and use a usb modem, I'd also like to spend as little money as possible :)
Any help would be grealy appreciated, thank you in advance,
Bex
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You just need a wireless router. I have Linksys and found it very easy to set up.
You plug it in to your broadband modem and a plug socket. It should come with all the instructions you need.
It works as a transmitter, sending the signal out which is picked up by the wi-fi card in your laptop (like an aerial).
I recommend linksys because it has a wonderful on-line netassistant that makes it very easy to configure for high security.
Expect to pay �30 - �60.
Good luck!
You just need a wireless router. I have Linksys and found it very easy to set up.
You plug it in to your broadband modem and a plug socket. It should come with all the instructions you need.
It works as a transmitter, sending the signal out which is picked up by the wi-fi card in your laptop (like an aerial).
I recommend linksys because it has a wonderful on-line netassistant that makes it very easy to configure for high security.
Expect to pay �30 - �60.
Good luck!
Yahoohelp, so how is @bex@ going to go wireless without a wireless router?
@bex@, is your Ticali connection through your phone socket, or is it cable?If it is cable, you just need a wireless router, but if it is through your phone, you will most likely need a wireless router with a built in modem because your Tiscali Modem is probably a USB one.You can buy one for around �40-�50.Linksys, Netgear, and Belkin seem to be the best value for money.