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    Which router would be best for my home network?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by LadyCunegonda, Apr 3, 2010.

  1. LadyCunegonda

    LadyCunegonda Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I want to setup a home network. I have a PC and a laptop. Currently I have a cable connection that comes from outside into my PC. I don't have anymore internet ports on my PC.

    I am going to buy a laptop in the next few days and want my internet connection to be available on both my laptop and PC.

    Can someone advise me on which router would be best wireless or wired? And how all the devices would have to be connected (if I would need extra cables etc.)

    Thank you,

    Olga
     
    LadyCunegonda, Apr 3, 2010
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  2. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    Well... Does your laptop's wireless card support N based technology?

    Truthfully, any B/G capable wireless router is good enough for you. The way the cables should work is like this: 1 cable from your modem into the router, and from the router 1 cable into your computer.
     
    ronnieb, Apr 3, 2010
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  3. LadyCunegonda

    LadyCunegonda Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I think I am going to get a wired router because it would be better for my needs I think. Can you tell me how this would all have to be connected? Also I have LAN cable and no modem. The laptop I will buy supports wi-fi and has an internal card-reader. This is the model Packard Bell NJ65-CU-101
     
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    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    You want to buy a WIRELESS router. You have one LAN cable that comes from the wall, provided by your ISP. You connect that into your router. Now, you need a separate cable to plug into the back of your router, and the other end of it goes into your desktop.

    Your bell will be fine.
     
    ronnieb, Apr 3, 2010
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  5. LadyCunegonda

    LadyCunegonda Notebook Enthusiast

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    thank you, I will probably get a cable wireless router then.
     
    LadyCunegonda, Apr 3, 2010
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    Most wireless routers have an in-built Ethernet switch, so you have both. All you need to do is connect your laptop through wireless and have the router close enough to the desktop that it can connect via Ethernet.
     
    Joel, Apr 3, 2010
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  7. LadyCunegonda

    LadyCunegonda Notebook Enthusiast

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    As far as I know my desktop computer doesn't have wireless capabilities. If I connect like so: Cable internet into Wireless Router and ethernet cable from desktop computer to wireless router would I need to get any extra hardware or software?
    Thanks
     
    LadyCunegonda, Apr 6, 2010
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    reb1 Notebook Evangelist

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    LadyCunegonda: You do not need any extra hardware other than the ethernet cable between your desktop and the ethernet port on the router. My wireless router has one port for the service provider and four ethernet ports that allow wired connections.
     
    reb1, Apr 6, 2010
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    Nope, you can connect your laptop to the router wirelessly and be connect the desktop at the same time.
     
    cloudbyday, Apr 6, 2010
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    HPDV6700 Notebook Consultant

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    You can make the desktop wi-fi also, if you would like. All you need is a Desktop Network Wireless Card. One that will fit one of the expansion ports, that is if you have a free one available. Also as other had said, you will need an Wireless Router. The laptop will have built in wi-fi already.
     
    HPDV6700, Apr 8, 2010
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