Laptop + Broadband.. *yawn*

[sparks_]

Heylo, one of those questions that's been asked a load of times and that I really should know but...

I acquired one of the Woolworths Laptops last night

http://www.woolworths.co.uk/wwstore/product.jhtml?op=det ails&product=50457714&op=details

I'd like to use my NTL broadband connection to surf la t'internet wirelessly on laptop.. Could someone have a quick scan on Amazon or wherever and tell me what I need? Router etc.. Also I'd like to be on USB if possible instead of ethernet..

*clueless*

Thank you!

[sparks_]

What about this?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000TZ8Z8/ref= br_ce_ts_1//026-7216694-5083604

[sparks_]

Or this? :S

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008DOYO/qid% 3D1102207698/sr%3D2-2/ref%3Dsr%5F2%5F3%5F2/026-7216694-5 083604

[Tritan]

I would definately recommend the Netgear DG834G wireless DSL modem/router. Which is:

 http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000TZ8Z8/ref%3Dbr%5Fce%5Fts%5F1/026-7216694-5083604%3C/P%3E/026-5381920-1018834

 

I use this at home and think it's fantastic bit of kit. I also use it to setup peoples home / small office wireless networks as a job - and have had no complaints at all.

[sparks_]

And is it ok with NTL? Apparently some are better with BT and some are better with NTL... Will I need one of these wireless adaptors too?

[Tritan]

For sure you will require a wireless adapter for all the PC's that you want to have connected to the wireless network. I recommend the Netgear product range. They are great value (www.netgear.com).

 

This router is good if you have a BT line. If you have any sort of Cable line, you will need to connect the Cable modem to the router. If this is what you need, I recommend the following Netgear router: http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WGR614.php

It is very similar, just as reliable, but can be used for houses with Cable modems. You will still need wireless adapters for all PC's connecting to the network.

[TEAK36]

I have NTL Broadband and use an Actiontec wireless router which was recommended on the NTL website.Compared to other wrieless routers it was quite expensive (�100), but it works great.