Need some reccomendations

jamesy101 · #1 28-10-07, 01:27 PM

Hi, networking has never been something I've experienced so bear with the n00bishness.

Basically, at the moment I have a Speedtouch, crappy USB modem going into my PC which has no netoworking card. I need to share this connection with my laptop. What product could I buy to share my broadband connection? I essentially need a wireless router to connect with my laptop and some way of connecting to the internet with my PC. Can anybody suggest anything? I have had a Zydas dongle for a while but that is far too temperamental for my needs.

Thank you very much, James.

Rastalovich · #2 28-10-07, 01:30 PM

I can`t remember, but does the SpeedTouch have an ethernet port on it as well as a usb one ?

jamesy101 · #3 28-10-07, 01:31 PM

No, that's a good point. No, the speedtouch is USB only. Essentially I need some kind of wirelss router and USB network adapter as I filled my last PCi slot.

Rastalovich · #4 28-10-07, 01:38 PM

Have a good read of this forum http://www.chetnet.co.uk/portal/

jamesy101 · #5 28-10-07, 01:41 PM

Thanks, I will do. My main consideration has always been whether something like this: http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...s/DG834GT.aspx

would essentially run independently of the system with a USB adapter so as my desktop could connect to it.

jamesy101 · #6 28-10-07, 01:53 PM

Sorry but I have not found anything on there that helps. Essentially, do I need a DSL router and some kind of USB network adapter so as the PC can pick up the signal? Would my speedtouch USB modem be any good ro would I need to get a router with a modem too?

Ham · #7 28-10-07, 02:28 PM

Id recommend getting a router (like the one you linked to), making sure its got a DSL modem built in.

Its a simple case of replacing the usb link to the computer with an ethernet and the laptop can connect wirelessly. And each can act independently.

jamesy101 · #8 28-10-07, 02:34 PM

Okay thanks. So if I bought that then could anyone reccoemnd a simple but useful RJ45- USB adapter? Or a router with a USB output?

Ham · #9 28-10-07, 02:41 PM

Does your mobo not have built in ethernet?

jamesy101 · #10 28-10-07, 02:49 PM

No. Sorry, I thought I'd made my initial post clear but it wasn't. I should really not write posts when I am angry....... That's my problem, no ethernet and no way of installing a PCi card as all slots are full.