tbourner Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 I have set top box broadband with a USB connection to my PC. I want to connect a laptop downstairs without having to put the PC on. Can we get some kind of USB hub and wireless USB connection, split the signal from the box and have one going to the PC and one to the wireless, then connect the laptop to the wireless downstairs? Does the laptop connect any differently or will it just plug and play as my PC seemed to do (Windowx XP home, didn't need the stupid CD NTL gave me just plugged in and registered!). Will the registration need to be done again or can I log in as me on different PCs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovels Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Ideally if you want to connect to BB from the laptop without having to turn the PC on then you'll need a Router. You can get combo routers that are ADSL modems,WiFi points and Switches. check out http://www.ebuyer.co.uk as they offer a fairly wide range at pretty good prices. The following Router will do everything you have described. Click HERE You basically enter your connection details into the router and both PC's connect to the router and access the Internet. Make sure you have a network point on your PC and either a WiFi capable laptop, else you'll need network cards. Don't worry to much about speed of WiFi equipment. It comes from 11Mbit upwards. eveyone rants about performance, but if it's mainly for Internet access then even the slowest will out perform your Internet connection speed. PM me if you need more help setting the kit up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 what u will need is a wireless router, basically that will connect and share the internet between all computers without the need for them all to be on. with this u wont need to log on each PC as the router will log on to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) as you. meaning you can just turn on the PC / laptop and just use the net. You can also have the PC wireless as well,so u have no trailing leads just this little wireless router Im not sure how you set it up with a set top box or even if u can. but hopefully someone will be along who has done a set top box before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 A wireless router should do the trick for you. Set it up to chuck DHCP addresses out at your machines and get a wireless adaptor for the laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 LOL, people were eager to help out on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 tbourner, do u know if u have a ADSL connection or cable? i think NTL through top box is cable. to be able to tell cable is a round wire (coaxical) like television type. and ADSL plugs into your normal phone socket with a microfilter on If you have ADSL that one shovels suggested fine, if you have cable it is not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 LOL, people were eager to help out on this one and good news all 3 answers matched lol:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 17, 2005 Author Share Posted April 17, 2005 Router then is it!!! It's definitely cable. I'll have to have a look for some, never done any network stuff though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 17, 2005 Author Share Posted April 17, 2005 So would this one do? http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=54227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 The above router. This card for any(?) laptop: http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NGR-WG511G This card for my desktop PC: http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?DLI-DWL-51 And someone to help me set it all up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I've got a wireless router now for adsl any chance you can fit it all up for me wsb2 as i cant be bothered lol. Oh I don't have a wireless PCI card yet either so if you could bring a free one of them as well that would be handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I've got a wireless router now for adsl any chance you can fit it all up for me wsb2 as i cant be bothered lol. Oh I don't have a wireless PCI card yet either so if you could bring a free one of them as well that would be handy. ill fit it up for you mate no probs, i dont have no spare PCI wireless cards at moment mate..so no to that one ....but get on Ebay sure you can pick them up for bout £15 max any make will do. got both mine £12 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 The above router. This card for any(?) laptop: http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NGR-WG511G This card for my desktop PC: http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?DLI-DWL-51 And someone to help me set it all up! both these cards are fine for wireless connection. I actually got the laptop one for my Dad's laptop, so can personally recommend that. The PCI card you show is only 11Mb speed not 52Mb speed, this will cause no problems in compatablity, it is just slower but unless your planning on planning network games, you wont even be able to tell!! Cable routers i havent touched before, ill look into that particular one see if it seems correct for what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 You dont want the below router! you need a router with Cable modem in it. Im not 100% sure these exsist! as i been searching cant seem to find one. Below is a diagram of what u may need to do instead, which means the below router would be ok but you would need a Cable modem as well! hope that helps a bit http://www.dlink.com/images/products/DI-514/DI-514_diagram.jpg So would this one do? http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=54227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 22, 2005 Author Share Posted April 22, 2005 So I'd need to get a cable modem and router!!! Does that mean the laptop could connect without my desktop PC being switched on though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Yeah.... that is exactly how I do mine at home, using a Linksys WRT54G unit, purely because I've got hacked firmware on it, which allows me to up the signal strength so I get full 54 connection around the house and in the car for about 100m area around the house.... DB's unit is the netgear which plugs directly into the adsl line, it is a good unit, but I couldn't use it since my cable is presented as ethernet.... Wireless is the way to go... I've got 2 wireless webcams out the front and back of the house, so I can keep an eye on my car even from work... (well at the moment I can keep an eye on the tarmac since it is still over at Miami-GT *grin*) Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 why would he need a cable modem router he just needs a router, the set top box has the modem in I use a Buffalo Router and wireless card with the same set up as you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 why would he need a cable modem router he just needs a router, the set top box has the modem in I use a Buffalo Router and wireless card with the same set up as you doesnt his setup box have a USB presentation? if he doesnt have an ethernet connector on the set up box then how will he connect that to his Wireless Router ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I'm betting the set top box has ethernet connection going to a EZ USB Converter which he plugs into his pc/laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 22, 2005 Author Share Posted April 22, 2005 Yeah it is a USB converter, it's at least a phone type (RJ45??) plug going into the converter. I could always check when I get in (won't be till late). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I could always check when I get in (won't be till late). that sounds like a good idea for YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Is it NTL mate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 22, 2005 Author Share Posted April 22, 2005 Yeah NTL. Through set top box not modem though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I have NTL with broadband though a set top box I use a Buffalo Router (wireless and has 4 LAN ports) coupled with a 54g card in the laptop) The network cable goes from the set top box into the WAN port on the router Fairly easy to set up, you will have to go to the NTL registration site before you can get on the web, its the only site you'll be able to get to when you first connect I can dig out the IP addy if you need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 22, 2005 Author Share Posted April 22, 2005 Cool, might go for that then. I've already registered twice cos my cable box completely broke! This means I'll have 3 email addresses and 3 lots of webspace!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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