Wireless Router

Paddy · 10-05-2005, 10:28

Hi, I'm looking at getting a wireless router so's i can move me pc(without having cables all over).
1. Can the router connect into me set top box, before going to a pc?
2. Can I connect more than 1 pc?
3. Can anyone recommend a good 1?
Cheers, Pad.

Neil · 10-05-2005, 10:37

Hi, &

to the site.

Without wishing to sound harsh, this is a very common question, & one that can be easily answered by looking through the forum you have posted this in.

Here's a couple of places to start....

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/se...earchid=520315

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/forumdisplay.php?f=66

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=27977

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=27767

McGraw · 10-05-2005, 10:39

1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. Belkin stuff is good my Dad has it and I have Linksys so can recommend that too.

He has ADSL so I have only used the ADSL Routers. My Linksys is a cable router only. 11Mpbps only but fine for internet.

My Dad got his stuff from www.savastore.com. ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£100 for a 125 ADSL router, PCMCIA card and PCI card bundle. Very good value.

Paddy · 10-05-2005, 10:59

Thanks Neil, but the reason this is my 3rd post in over a year is because I try to find(with a search) what I need to know before asking, but after looking through some of the 200 posts on this subject, it only confused me more.
Cheers McGraw, I'll ave a look.

Hom3r · 10-05-2005, 11:31

One small point.

if you get a WAP (wireless access point) to connect to a non-wireless router make sure that they are the same manufacturer.
I have a Belkin non Wi-Fi Router and tried to fix a linksys WAP to it and couldn't get them to work.
I believe that there should be no problems with different Wi-Fi cards though

I personally have a Belkin Cable/DSL router, Belkin WAP 802.11g, & Belkin 802.11g Wi-Fi PCMCIA in my Laptop

MovedGoalPosts · 10-05-2005, 12:58

OK, if you want to connect more than one PC, you should use a router. Most wireless routers will also allow wired connections.

Thus you wire between the STB/Cable Modem and Router.

From the router you have the option to hardwire or go wireless, or both.

Individual PCs can thus connect to a wireless router by having their own wireless adaptor card (some modern PCs and especially laptops may already have this built in). Or you can connect via ethernet cable between the router and PC.

If you only use an access point, in place of the router, the system should work, but you would only be able to use one PC at any one time.

If buying today I would recommend you go for the "g" rather than older "b" standard wireless. It works faster. "b" kit will generally work on "g" networks, but only at the "b" speeds.

The sketch attached to this post shows my combination network setup:
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...9&postcount=11

Hom3r · 10-05-2005, 14:28

My wireless access point plugs directly inyo a spare port of my route thus enabling me to access my router from my wireless laptop

(WAP can be also used to connect over a distance as well entending the range in the process)

Halcyon · 10-05-2005, 15:12

Anyone know where I can get a cheap wireless access point that will work with a linksys wired router ?
Some I've seen cost loads for what they are.

MovedGoalPosts · 10-05-2005, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

Anyone know where I can get a cheap wireless access point that will work with a linksys wired router ?
Some I've seen cost loads for what they are.

ebay

When I went to wireless I flogged my wired router on ebay and bought a new wireless one. It worked out a fraction cheaper than if I had just got the acess point. Access points are silly prices when you consider the extra functions of wireless routers.

Paddy · 10-05-2005, 15:40

Thanks for the advice so far. Another question is will it slow my internet/pc down?
Thanks again, Pad.

SMHarman · 10-05-2005, 15:45

It will not slow down processing on the wireless PC.

If all you are using the wireless PC for is internet surfing then in generall things will not get slower, providing you have a good connection the wireless link will stay above 5Mb and will be faster than your BB connection.

Depending on which level of NTL speed you are on it is possible for the wirleess network speed to drop below the speed of the interntet access (now), but as most single sites will not use the full capacity of a 1Mb BB connection this will not noticably slow your connection.

If you file and printer share then the wireless may be a bit slower than wired, it also may be less reliable. I always find my wireless connection drops when I open 100Mb Outlook.pst files for example.

Hom3r · 10-05-2005, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

Anyone know where I can get a cheap wireless access point that will work with a linksys wired router ?
Some I've seen cost loads for what they are.

I strongly recomend that you get a linksys WAP other wise you may get problems, I had problems getting a linksys WAP to be seen by my belkin wired router (never got 'em to find each other) I had to replace the WAP with a Belkin one.

Mr_love_monkey · 10-06-2005, 14:58

To avoid starting a new thread...

Probably a daft question, but...

Do all routers as standard (as far as people know) give you the option to restrict internet access for certain machines? i.e. I want to stop, for example, 5 machines from having internet access, but still have access to the intranet, and take advantage of the dhcp function of the router?

Raistlin · 10-06-2005, 14:59

Not sure about all but I'm sure that most will do.

Mr_love_monkey · 10-06-2005, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Not sure about all but I'm sure that most will do.

That's what I thought - think as long as I stick to the major brands I should be fine.

Ta