Re: Wi-Fi
- From: smlunatick <yveslec@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 09:06:14 -0700 (PDT)
On May 4, 3:00 pm, "Bob Lucas" <b...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
You will find details of a suitable Thomson TG585 ADSL2+ Modem/
802.11g Wireless Router atwww.tiscali.dslshop.co.uk/default.aspx.
The Tiscali router comes with an installation disk, to configure
the modem automatically to work with your account on the Tiscali
network. Alternatively, you can purchase other top-brand-brand
models from many retailers and on-line vendors, which might be
cheaper. Then, you would need to configure the router/modem to
work with the Tiscali broadband network (not too difficult, but
you must ascertain the correct settings).
I assume your desktop computer connects to the Internet via a
wired ADSL modem (Ethernet or USB connection). If your desktop
has wireless connectivity already, it would be possible to create
an Ad-hoc network, which would enable your desktop and laptop to
communicate directly, without the need for a separate router.
The laptop would then be able to access the Internet through a
wireless connection to the Desktop and the wired modem.
That method is possible. Google for Ad Hoc network and seewww.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/adhoc.mspx.
However, it is far from ideal, because it will only work, when
both computers are switched on. Consequently, a wireless router
is the preferred method.
"DL" <notva...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:##wruvJzJHA.6004@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Many ISP's now supply BB wifi modems as standard, check with
Tiscali to see if they will upgrade your modem. If not buy a
new wifi modem
"Nathan" <Nat...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:0DF151E3-D897-423C-8152-9D7588FF3289@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
am thinking of buying a wi-fi laptop and have tiscali
broadband at home but
broadband does not have a wireless router. could i still pick
up a signal on
a wi-fi laptop or would i need a wireless router or what other
options are
available so i dont have to change my broadband. thanks
Nathan.
It seems that having a separate router and a separate broadband modem
the best flexibility. With a combined modem / router unit, if you
decide to change broadband service, update to a different wireless
network signal (change from 11g to 11n) or your ISP change the service
technology, then combined unit will have the be replaced. Most ISP
would sell the combined modem / router units at a higher price than
the standard broadband router.
Also, if your ISP would provide a router/modem, then you will probably
be restricted on the "changes" to settings you can do. A lot of ISPs
lock their "service" unit settings because just one setting can /
will / may affect the service access.
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