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Originally Posted by danielf
To be honest, I've had routers for so long that I don't remember the initial setup. If I remember correctly, the router should come with software that will make the necessary changes to the pcs you want to connect. Alternatively, you can make these changes manually (which is what I do). Either way, it should be a matter of minutes before you get connected to the web. Getting the computers on your network to communicate with each other (to transfer files for instance) can be a bit trickier, but I presume that will not be your first interest.
Regardless, there are plenty people here who will be more than willing to help should you run into trouble, so I'd say Go for it!
Also, if you stick to a wired router, there will be no security issues. Quite the contrary in fact. The router acts as a buffer between you and the web and protects you from attacks from the outside world. There can be security issues with wireless routers (your wireless might get hacked), but if you stick to wired, there are no such risks.
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Yes I was aware of the security issues with wireless which why I'd go for wired and why I was interested in these mains devices as they don't even need a router to provide just alternative internet connection elsewhere in the house.
File transfer wouldn't be an issue for us really so I may just try these things out simply to avoid having to run a long cable from the cable modem to my son's bedroom or study.
Does anyone know if the Maplin offer is any good and how these units compare to other similar devices???
Virtual pints on me
