Wireless Network Please Help!

[EGcoolman]

Hi guys and girls, first post here so please be gentle! I have just ordered NTL Broadband 1MB. Now they are coming on Wed 27th April to install it. Here is my problem. They are installing the modem on the PC downstairs. I have a PC upstairs in my room, with my xbox. Now due to reasons, i cannot have wires trailing through the house or through walls and ceilings. So i need a wireless connection. I have been searching on so many sites for hubs, routers, apadters, and to be honest I am getting really bogged down, So I am asking for your help. What hardware can you recommend me (I have one PC downstairs, where the modem will be (SACM) and one PC upstairs and my xbox) Thanks for your help in advance, Ellis

[Neil]

1) to the site.

2) Loads of wireless/XBOX info here: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=16296 & http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=1342

Basically, get yourself a wireless router (& an ethernet bridge for your XBOX), follow the guides we have put up, & away you go!

[Edit]-Regarding hardware recommendations, a 54G Wireless Cable Router (make sure it's not an ADSL Modem/Router ) from either Belkin, Linksys or Netgear will do you just fine (I would recommend Belkin kit personally), but if you have a browse of the Computers & I.T forum you'll find loads of questions and answers about all the routers that are available.

[SMHarman]

Linksys do a nice line the WRT54G is a good router and brainless to set up on NTL, they also do a Wireless G Gaming Adaptor to link the XBox to the router.

[nffc]

Originally Posted by SMHarman

Linksys do a nice line the WRT54G is a good router and brainless to set up on NTL, they also do a Wireless G Gaming Adaptor to link the XBox to the router.

I've heard good things about that router, I can also personally vouch for the Belkin 802.11g cable router (Can't remember the model number!), the PCI cards and USB adaptors are fine too.

Slightly off topic... there's no chance the information from that wireless thread could be tidied up / updated a bit and put in the knowledge base, is there?

[EGcoolman]

This is being sold with NTL http://www.retailonline.ltd.uk/Store...D=&Product=290

Does anyone know if this is any good? And which Game Adpater would work with this set, also is this a good set/value for money?

Originally Posted by SMHarman

Linksys do a nice line the WRT54G is a good router and brainless to set up on NTL, they also do a Wireless G Gaming Adaptor to link the XBox to the router.

That's the exact set up I have at home.

[NitroNutter]

Just dont use your microwave while using the wireless devices

Cant beat hardwire, its faster superior and more secure.

Wireless was really designed for temporary connections not permanent links.

[nffc]

Originally Posted by NitroNutter

Just dont use your microwave while using the wireless devices

Cant beat hardwire, its faster superior and more secure.

Wireless was really designed for temporary connections not permanent links.

and if you have a laptop and wanna use it anywhere or you don't want to / can't be arsed to drill holes in your lovely walls.

[EGcoolman]

Wow thanks, guys I think I will get the Linksys WRT54G router and Wireless WRGA54G Gaming Adaptor to link the XBox to the router and the WRUSB54G for an adapter for my upstairs PC, now I just have to find the cheapest price for the lot, so far its RL Supplies with £130! If you know of an cheaper, i would be much obliged for you help. But thanks for all the comments so far, I really appreciate it

[etccarmageddon]

I purchased ours from PCWorld - which meant paying probably £20 more than in a discount shop - because I knew I wouldnt have any problems taking it back. I ended up taking it back twice - it was a Belkin and eventually replacing with Linksys. I expect small shops might have quibled and argued that it needed to be tested before they gave me an exchange - pcworld allowed me to choose another make.

It depends on the pcworld though as the one in Stockport wasnt like that when my dvd writer wouldnt work.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by EGcoolman

Wow thanks, guys I think I will get the Linksys WRT54G router and Wireless WRGA54G Gaming Adaptor to link the XBox to the router and the WRUSB54G for an adapter for my upstairs PC, now I just have to find the cheapest price for the lot, so far its RL Supplies with £130! If you know of an cheaper, i would be much obliged for you help. But thanks for all the comments so far, I really appreciate it

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