Gents and Ladies

I need advice on what kit i would need to buy in terms of getting my office at home on wireless network etc

Must be able to use for broadband with AOL

Dosent have to be the BEST in the world

Just want a reasonable speed on the net

Ability to use it on my PC and LAPTOP around the house

Any thoughts

I know Ebuyer for prices but what KIT do i need in terms of EVERYTHING

Thanks

NIge

 

i got wireless router from maplins, cost 100quid and get a laptop card and pc card and use it around the house. i got one because we can use 4 pcs at a time at my uni house.

 

so maplins it is

the oruter can be used for broadband too ??

PC newbie

nige

 

Ive just picked up a belkin wireless router and nic for 70 quid delivered. Simply and ebuyer.

Pretty much all you need.

 

our one runs with ntl broadband so should be fine.

 

BigNige,

I take it you already have an AOL supplied router or something like that at the moment, one that plugs into the wall (RJ-11 connection) and at the back of your PC (either RJ-45 or USB).

A Wireless DSL Router will have a cable coming out of it which you plugs into the wall where the AOL one used to go.
The router will make the ADSL line available over a wireless network.

Make sure YOU DON'T get a Wireless Access point, because this has nothing to do with ADSL and only provides wireless access into an existing wired network.

Once you have the Wireless DSL router up and running, you should be able to get onto the net using a wireless card in your pc/laptop.

Note: Check with AOL that you can actually do this, not just contractually (who cares about that), but technically, there may be router settings that AOL won't provide you with, hence preventing you from using the router altogether.

If you are not sure about all this, it may be best calling DSL Source (www.dslsource.co.uk) on 0870 600 33 32, they will more likely than not know about the specifics of AOL, etc... and will be able to advise on the best hardware to get.

I say this, cos it may be necessary to get a wireless router than plugs into the box you already have rather than straight into the wall, etc...

Good luck - I dunno what level of technical knowledge you have, so I tried to explain this in layman's terms, it that not good enough let me know and I'll try again

 

Also, just found this (bored at work ) you might find useful.

http://forums.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/f...=1150&get=last

Do a search in their Wireless / WiFi forum for AOL.

Note: That AOL do not support Wireless, so calling them about it will be pointless...

 

i got a broadband router , wireless card for laptop & wireless card for pc for about Ł80 from www.ebuyer.com

 

Thanks for the help specially the "frog"

Nige

 

No worries nige (real name is Greg btw).

Good luck