Help with Wireless Connection needed

Originally Posted by snodvan

PCW site indictes BELKIN 54g F5D7230UK4 as 'backward compatible' to 11b systems so that is OK. Any comments? I am sure that with some hunting I would be able to get it for less than the £99.99 that PCW are asking - but I will charge it to the business anyway because the laptop really is for business use.

I've got a Belkin 54g Ap, I use it with 2 11b laptops (Centrino and a linksys USB card) and one Belkin 11g card in a laptop, they all work fine for me.

I like Belkin stuff but others here have said they have had problems.

[Stuartbe]

I have never had any problems with my Belkin WAP....

If the internet connection is working then leave it be - as they say " if it aint broke then dont fix it ! ".......

You may find it easier to buy a small hub and an access point..... Connect the cable that runs to the second tower to the hub and then connect the second pc to the hub. The access point can connect to. If you use a 4 port hub then you will have one free. This will allow you to monitor any outgoing internet activity from the first (gateway) computer at any time.

HTH

[dilli-theclaw]

Originally Posted by Proppinupthebar

I've got a Belkin 54g Ap, I use it with 2 11b laptops (Centrino and a linksys USB card) and one Belkin 11g card in a laptop, they all work fine for me.

I like Belkin stuff but others here have said they have had problems.

My belkin laptop card didn't work properly for about 3 times I rebooted my laptop but it's been ok since then

Mind you it didn't help that they put the wrong cd in the box - still it was pretty easy to get hold of the right drivers.

[Marge]

Well. it's me with a wireless problem again

I have just supplied bb31 with a new laptop identical to mine and she needs to go wireless too. She currently has conx via usb with Pipex, any ideas what she needs to buy. I have a Linksys Etherfast Wireless Ap - +cable/dsl Router/4port Switch link here and a wireless card, would she able to connect with the same??

Any help appreciated cos we are just a pair of Gormless Harrys

You can get ADSL router/wireless AP all in one. However go for what you know, it will be easier for you to get setup again.

[Stuartbe]

Originally Posted by Debsy42

Well. it's me with a wireless problem again

I have just supplied bb31 with a new laptop identical to mine and she needs to go wireless too. She currently has conx via usb with Pipex, any ideas what she needs to buy. I have a Linksys Etherfast Wireless Ap - +cable/dsl Router/4port Switch link here and a wireless card, would she able to connect with the same??

Any help appreciated cos we are just a pair of Gormless Harrys

This will do the job nicely for you m8 - http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...%2Etworking%2F

[SMHarman]

Originally Posted by Debsy42

Well. it's me with a wireless problem again

I have just supplied bb31 with a new laptop identical to mine and she needs to go wireless too. She currently has conx via usb with Pipex, any ideas what she needs to buy. I have a Linksys Etherfast Wireless Ap - +cable/dsl Router/4port Switch link here and a wireless card, would she able to connect with the same??

Any help appreciated cos we are just a pair of Gormless Harrys

I would get the G version of that hardware - gives a faster connection, about £15 more.

EDIT - But that is Ether only.

Perhaps WAG54G

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=59951

Ebuyer Quickfind code 59951 £87. 9 ***** comments.

[SMHarman]

I've recently ordered a Dell laptop from their outlet store. It comes with an 11a mini PCI centrino card. How easy is it to update the internal PCI for their g version? Should I do this or get a PCIMCIA card?

The former would be the more elegant solution, though more fiddley.

I'm going to see how the thing performs on a before we look to upgrade it though.

[Marge]

Thanks chaps Stu, looks like you might be hearing from me again

[Stuartbe]

Originally Posted by Debsy42

Thanks chaps Stu, looks like you might be hearing from me again

NP

Calls to the stuartbe helpline cost £20.00 per minute at all times

[zovat]

Originally Posted by Debsy42

Well. it's me with a wireless problem again

I have just supplied bb31 with a new laptop identical to mine and she needs to go wireless too. She currently has conx via usb with Pipex, any ideas what she needs to buy. I have a Linksys Etherfast Wireless Ap - +cable/dsl Router/4port Switch link here and a wireless card, would she able to connect with the same??

Any help appreciated cos we are just a pair of Gormless Harrys

Just to clarify what has already been stated...

If bb31 is on pipex, then she will need to get a modem/router/WAP such as the one suggested by stuartbe or SMHarman...

I helped a mate set up the linksys G version of this and we got the whole lot running in about 20 minutes

<edit> damn - thread was updated while I was checking the specs of the linksys modem...

[Marge]

Originally Posted by Stuartbe

NP

Calls to the stuartbe helpline cost £20.00 per minute at all times

well, i hope we get our monies worth

[Stuartbe]

Originally Posted by Debsy42

well, i hope we get our monies worth

Dont worry debs - there is no charge for you

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Stuartbe

NP

Calls to the stuartbe helpline cost £20.00 per minute at all times

So, you number begins with 09?

[Stuartbe]

Originally Posted by scastle

So, you number begins with 09?

Yep...

The budget was a bit tight at the time so I have an extention line from saucy sussie's saucy chat line. Just ask for me when you call her