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Craig_hgt · 09-04-2006, 11:02

Hi,
i'm currently on on a dial up connection

looking to upgrade to broadband.

i have a few questions about setting up a wireless network,
as the broadband cables will come into the house from the front room and there is no computer in that room, would it be possible to have the cable modem and router away from both computers, or does it have to be wired to the 'main' pc? i'm trying to avoid having any more wire than is absolutly necessary.

it looks very difficult to set these up with i.p. adresses and so on, would it be too difficult for a newbie, i know nothing about all the above

i may also connect a laptop if i survive the setup of the pc's

any ideas?

09-04-2006, 11:02	#1
Craig_hgt Inactive Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13	Ntl broadband + wireless Hi, i'm currently on on a dial up connection looking to upgrade to broadband. i have a few questions about setting up a wireless network, as the broadband cables will come into the house from the front room and there is no computer in that room, would it be possible to have the cable modem and router away from both computers, or does it have to be wired to the 'main' pc? i'm trying to avoid having any more wire than is absolutly necessary. it looks very difficult to set these up with i.p. adresses and so on, would it be too difficult for a newbie, i know nothing about all the above i may also connect a laptop if i survive the setup of the pc's any ideas?