wireless broadband

[splodge24]

i have just got broadband through BT and have one computer and two laptops in the house. i have two wireless cards but not sure how to use them and what else i need to get a wireless broadband set up in my house. can anyone help?

[mattie]

First set up your broadband connection with the equipment provided, to ensure it works correctly. Second you will need to buy a router with wireless capability. Netgear is a good make. Goto www.dabs.com/uk and search for quicklinx 2VCDWS. As well as the laptops having wireless adapters, you will need to connect to the router via a lan (cat5) cable in order to configure it. You transfer your username and password settings to the router. The idea is that the router negotiates the internet connection and the 3 machines connect to the router. It is a quite straight forward process (if you do it every day like I do), but just follow the instructions, as they are usually comprensive and easy to follow. A router will cost about �100 and you may need a network card for your PC if it does not already have one. The following link may provide some useful info. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm

[splodge24]

thanks mattie, that is the first time i have ever understood someones answer on the subject of wireless broadband! you have helped to make things much clearer! cheers!

[mattie]

You're welcome