Networking for stupid gits like me

russelluk · 11-05-2004, 19:58

HI all.

Bought me self a router thinking thats all i would need to connect my 2 pc's what a silly sod i am. I now find myself with a router but no networking,I purchased DI-link 514 router 2.4ghz wireless router.

Anyone tell me please how on earth do i get my 2 pcs connected what else do i need and maybe a simle plan on networking would help me

EDIT (Richard M) - Email address removed

Chris W · 11-05-2004, 20:06

to the site

when you say you are behind the router but not getting any networking do you mean that you are getting no internet connection with the router plugged in or that the two computers cannot see each other?

You need to have the modem connected to the router, then the two computers connected to the router (either wireless or wired.)

MB

paulyoung666 · 11-05-2004, 20:07

hi

to the site , try here for a good start

edit :- dammit , beaten by mb , but at least i got the link in

russelluk · 12-05-2004, 10:56

Nope sorry im not behind the router not even connected the damn thing its sitting in its box.

I Bought the router thinking thats all i need i could connect the router to my NTL (tv box modem) now but i still have no way of going wireless.
Because i dont know what i need for the main pc and my daughter pc in her room to comunicate with the router. I would like to use usb stuff but not sure what i need for the 2 pc's?
Russell

Jon M · 12-05-2004, 11:14

You'd need 2 access cards, for PCI (the type that you need to open up the PC to install) this would be the best choice to match your router : http://www.dabs.com/uk/channels/hard...quicklinx=2THQ

The USB alternative is almost double the price, but if you wish to try it out the details are here : http://www.dabs.com/uk/channels/hard...quicklinx=2QCY