How do I share a telewest cable connection to a PC in my room?

Laver2k · 21-09-2005, 10:53

Hi, I am so sorry to not search through threads for an answer I just do not have much time.

I just moved into a house where one of my housemates has a Telewest cable connection. His PC is plugged into the telewest box and he has a "SURFboardÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€š Ã‚Â® SB5100 External Cable Modem". The modem doesnt have any spare slots for anything. I suppose a router would 'plugged in on the way' to one of the slots already used.

I want to be able to pick up the internet connection wirelessly, running cables through the house isnt an option.

I was told that I should do this using a router and a card but I have to admit I dont really understand the technical side too much. I think I have also seen some sort of router/USB option. This sounds more like the thing I would be able to do.

What I really need is for somebody to tell me the components to buy (because you would already know which are compatable) and maybe a step by step as to how to configure them.

I just need want to spread the connection to my 1 PC, no more.
My PC is a new Dell Dimension.

This is a link to the modem he uses, if its of any use.
http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/sb5100.html

Thank you for your time. I would appreciate responses in a hurry if possible as I only have access to the net for 1-2 days.

21-09-2005, 10:55

to the forum hope you enjoy your stay.There would be loads of posts on this but ill answer it anyway as its simple

Buy a wireless router connect his pc to it wired and buy yourself either a usb wifi dongle or a wirelss pci card

Laver2k · 21-09-2005, 10:57

Is there a wireless router you can recommend?
A wifi dongle? is that the proper name? lol. And again, can u recommend one.
thanks.

21-09-2005, 10:59

People on here like the linksys wg54 I think it is im sure someone will correct me

Dongle is the proper name me thinks lol

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=45023
router

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...ubcat_uid=1020
usb adapters

Laver2k · 21-09-2005, 11:00

The linksys wg54 is an ADSL one as opposed to Cable?

21-09-2005, 11:01

links above

Laver2k · 21-09-2005, 11:15

Thank you so much for all your help, I feel so much more happier knowing which bits to buy.

Ill get the
Linksys Wireless-G 54mbps Broadband Router
Linksys Wireless 54G USB Adapter

And I will be all set! Thanks!

SMHarman · 21-09-2005, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laver2k

The linksys wg54 is an ADSL one as opposed to Cable?

WRT54G is ethernet only so will link into cable and ADSL, but requires additional hardware for both (for cable the modem/stb provided by TW or NTL, for ADSL a separate ADSL>Ethernet modem).

21-09-2005, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laver2k

Thank you so much for all your help, I feel so much more happier knowing which bits to buy.

Ill get the
Linksys Wireless-G 54mbps Broadband Router
Linksys Wireless 54G USB Adapter

And I will be all set! Thanks!

Think you should be set there m8

SMHarman · 21-09-2005, 11:26

You might want to consider this
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper
for a desktop
or this
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper
for a laptop instead of the USB dongle. Should be more reliable.

21-09-2005, 11:29

I would agree with the pci card option and be assured installing it is not as daunting as it may seem but if your not confident enough to crack the case the usb should do the job

Neil · 21-09-2005, 12:34

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=33018