Re: Wi-Fi

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"smlunatick" <yveslec@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:756db6e8-1fcd-4e0e-86d7-b695f800de77@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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.


Yes. Some broadband providers in the UK only supply combined modem/routers that ARE tied to one service only.

I believe the Sky broadband modem/router is a re-badged Netgear model, with specially designed firmware. A Sky subscriber must use the designated hardware for his broadband connection - and if he/she switches to a different service provider, he will not be able to configure the modem to work with any other service.

The Thomson TG585 ADSL2+ combined Modem/Router is sold by Tiscali (UK) - and is supplied free of charge to new subscribers. From the user's viewpoint, this equipment has the major advantage that the installation disk will configure the hardware automatically with the correct settings for the Tiscali network.

This particular modem/router is not tied to one network, so it can be configured to work with other services. The gateway URL is 192.162.1.1 and the user must press a button to restore the factory settings. Then, he can use a web browser to access the configuration menu at 192.168.1.254. The login name for the configuration menu is "Administrator". I can't remember whether the login password field is empty. If not, the password is printed on the box.

Most other brands of modem/ router should work satisfactorily with Tiscali broadband. Netgear equipment works OK, but I couldn't persuade a Buffalo router/modem to work with my daughter's Tiscali broadband service - although it connects perfectly to TalkTalk broadband at my home.


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