Hi;
This is probably really boring but I need some help here.
I work off a Compaq laptop that I bought new in December 2004 so it is relatively new, and my internet connection is via the the local cable network (in Holland) that provides TV etc. and a Motorola modem. Due to the layout of the flat here I need cables all over the floor from the modemto the laptop on the table and this has been causing problems as we catch the cable and almost pull laptop onto floor etc.
I have bought a Sitecome Wireless Network Broadband Router 54g which I presumed would allow me to do away with the modem to laptop cable.
The instruction book however says that I need to connect the router to a PC with a hard wire connection.
I assume that these devices allow people to run more than one PC/laptop in different rooms.
My question is have I bought the right thing?
I do not want to try it out if I I need to take it back to the shop.
I know I may need another card/device but my laptop may allow this connection anyway.
Am I right in thinking that by connecting the router to my modem I should be able do do away with the cable connection if my laptop has the appropriate card or does this device need to be hard wired to the laptop anyway?
Sorry for this but any help appreciated.
McC
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If you have any form of wireless hardware on your laptop then all you will need is the appropriate wireless modem (ie bluetooth, radio etc).
If you do not have any wireless hardware then you will need to by something that will plug into your laptop and a modem. This could be either a PCA wireless card (£20 ish), router (Which can connect other computers to it if you wanted), or a wireless transmitting device which will most probably use a USB port.
Its upto you what you want to do when you set these things up.
If you do not have any wireless hardware then you will need to by something that will plug into your laptop and a modem. This could be either a PCA wireless card (£20 ish), router (Which can connect other computers to it if you wanted), or a wireless transmitting device which will most probably use a USB port.
Its upto you what you want to do when you set these things up.
: Thanks guys;
I think I have the ethernet connection and according to to the computer shop I should have the appropriate card type software in the laptop anyway.
Ask we how to load/ballast a super tanker then I am your man but setting up a PC/laptop I am useless!
I THINK all I need to do is connect the wireles thingy into the modem and off we go but if it is wrong Then obviously I will take it back.
The extra card thing costs about 25 euros here so is not too bad if I need one.
McC
I think I have the ethernet connection and according to to the computer shop I should have the appropriate card type software in the laptop anyway.
Ask we how to load/ballast a super tanker then I am your man but setting up a PC/laptop I am useless!
I THINK all I need to do is connect the wireles thingy into the modem and off we go but if it is wrong Then obviously I will take it back.
The extra card thing costs about 25 euros here so is not too bad if I need one.
McC
Firstly i must say that i am a Mac user and don't know much about PC's.
Are you sure that it say's Must be HW to the PC and not HW to the modem ?
I've had a look around and it seems that you have bought a decent piece of kit, just make sure that you have the right card for it and it should work fine. As for worrying about testing it .... DON'T worry so long as you have the receipt and packaging you will get you're money back, but don't leave it too long .
Success jongen
Matt
Are you sure that it say's Must be HW to the PC and not HW to the modem ?
I've had a look around and it seems that you have bought a decent piece of kit, just make sure that you have the right card for it and it should work fine. As for worrying about testing it .... DON'T worry so long as you have the receipt and packaging you will get you're money back, but don't leave it too long .
Success jongen
Matt
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Thanks Matt.
If you use a MAC you must be an illustrator/graphics man?
McC
No .... i worked in the print industry all my life so i was around Macs from when they first appeared but never used one until after seeing a 10 year old surfing the net on an iMac in a supermarket whilst on holiday in Scotland in 1997. I thought to myself " if a kid can do it .. i can" so when i got home i bought one and have never looked back .
Matt
In the UK when a cable modem is set up it is usually linked to the MAC address of the network card it connects to on the home PC. If you are going to use a wireless router you may need to fool the cable modem into thinking it is still talking to the pc's network card directly using MAC spoofing.
It's too long a process to go through on here but if you want to PM me with any specific questions I'll try to help!
Mike
It's too long a process to go through on here but if you want to PM me with any specific questions I'll try to help!
Mike
Quote by McCloggie
The instruction book however says that I need to connect the router to a PC with a hard wire connection.
Hold on one minute there. This will most likely be just for the installation phase, when you have the router configured you should be able to disconnect the cable and then use it wireless.
HTH
Chris
PS In my experience the MAC address is not a factor in logging on to the ISP, just the user name and password. In fact with NTL that is not always required.
The whole thing depends on your internet connection.
ADSL requires a combined modem/wireless router
Cable requires just a wirelessrouter
ADSL : Connect router to internet line and then connect to a PC(ethernet cable) Use the settings in the Manual to set up. After this any PC/Laptop with a wireless card can connect to the internet through this Connection.
Cable : connect wireless router to cable modem via ethernet cable and switch them off and on to let the modem assign a port address to the router. After this you can acces the internet with any PC/Laptop in range.
Note: it is strongly advised that when setting up any wireless network that you ENABLE the WEP(password) option to stop others using the connection for illegal purposes.
Hope this helps
:twisted: Taff666 :twisted:
ADSL requires a combined modem/wireless router
Cable requires just a wirelessrouter
ADSL : Connect router to internet line and then connect to a PC(ethernet cable) Use the settings in the Manual to set up. After this any PC/Laptop with a wireless card can connect to the internet through this Connection.
Cable : connect wireless router to cable modem via ethernet cable and switch them off and on to let the modem assign a port address to the router. After this you can acces the internet with any PC/Laptop in range.
Note: it is strongly advised that when setting up any wireless network that you ENABLE the WEP(password) option to stop others using the connection for illegal purposes.
Hope this helps
:twisted: Taff666 :twisted:
Quote by cardiffbornlad
The whole thing depends on your internet connection.
ADSL requires a combined modem/wireless router
Cable requires just a wirelessrouter
ADSL : Connect router to internet line and then connect to a PC(ethernet cable) Use the settings in the Manual to set up. After this any PC/Laptop with a wireless card can connect to the internet through this Connection.
Cable : connect wireless router to cable modem via ethernet cable and switch them off and on to let the modem assign a port address to the router. After this you can acces the internet with any PC/Laptop in range.
Note: it is strongly advised that when setting up any wireless network that you ENABLE the WEP(password) option to stop others using the connection for illegal purposes.
Hope this helps
:twisted: Taff666 :twisted:
No they can't/doesn't/isnt.
Chris
You need a wireless ADSL router which connects to the ADSL port in your phone socket and a wireless laptop card which can communicate with the router.
I think what you have is a network router which connects to the server PC and enables other workstation PC's to connect wireless to the server.
I think what you have is a network router which connects to the server PC and enables other workstation PC's to connect wireless to the server.
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The instruction book however says that I need to connect the router to a PC with a hard wire connection.
Hold on one minute there. This will most likely be just for the installation phase, when you have the router configured you should be able to disconnect the cable and then use it wireless.
HTH
Chris
PS In my experience the MAC address is not a factor in logging on to the ISP, just the user name and password. In fact with NTL that is not always required.
I've set a few of these up recently for friends and invariably find that the MAC address is critical to the connection...
Below are links to a few sites which will hopefull halp you sort it all out...
HTH
Mike
I'll say it again...
This will most likely be just for the installation phase, when you have the router configured you should be able to disconnect the cable and then use it wireless.
The instructions for wireless products often tell you to physically connect with the device using an ethernet cable.
Ik gelove dat hij aparaat heeft...
Reading through, I haven't seen anyone mention any problems with the initial connection.
Please let us know, SchotseKlompen, have you actually tried to connect it yet, or are you just checking.
Chris.
This will most likely be just for the installation phase, when you have the router configured you should be able to disconnect the cable and then use it wireless.
The instructions for wireless products often tell you to physically connect with the device using an ethernet cable.
Ik gelove dat hij aparaat heeft...
Reading through, I haven't seen anyone mention any problems with the initial connection.
Please let us know, SchotseKlompen, have you actually tried to connect it yet, or are you just checking.
Chris.
