Internet connections

[fourteen85]

I currently connect to broadband internet via a USB cable into my desktop PC. My wife has a wireless enabled laptop, how can we connect the laptop to the internet at the same time as the desk top PC

Thanks in anticipation

[vehelpfulguy]

You need a ROUTER. More specifically a WIRELESS router. Even though it is wireless the router will also be able to take a cable from your PC.

There are 2 types of router, one for a phone line connection, one for cable (NTL/Telewest) so make sure you buy the correct one.

Also make sure you set up security on your wireless network to stop people being able to piggyback on your network.

[fourteen85]

Thanks for your very speedy reply

[fo3nix]

Many routers are not set up to take a USB cable for the modem though, so you may be wise to buy a wireless router + modem in one. The router then sits between your phone connection and your computer, and sends wireless signals to the laptop at the same time.