question about wireless
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question about wireless
i have the Netgear DG834GT,i am buying my son a new desktop pc for crimbo and it has no wireless card etc what would i need to connect to the router would one of these do it
Amazon.co.uk: Netgear - WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter: Electronics & Photo
Amazon.co.uk: Netgear - WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter: Electronics & Photo
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yeah, that would work.
Remember though, most wireless routers still need one computer connected via a wire in order to set them up. Once the setup is complete then you don't need the wired connection anymore. So in theory, you can then move things around as you wish.
In practice, it is always a good idea to have one computer connected by a wire to your router. Its a lot easier to fault diagnose, setup and update the router.
IMPORTANT - remember to encrypt the networking using WPA. WEP is almost totally useless, and is normally the default as older hardware cannot use WPA.
Remember though, most wireless routers still need one computer connected via a wire in order to set them up. Once the setup is complete then you don't need the wired connection anymore. So in theory, you can then move things around as you wish.
In practice, it is always a good idea to have one computer connected by a wire to your router. Its a lot easier to fault diagnose, setup and update the router.
IMPORTANT - remember to encrypt the networking using WPA. WEP is almost totally useless, and is normally the default as older hardware cannot use WPA.
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As it's a desktop machine, I'd guess it'll stay in one location in the house and therefore, the better solution would be these:
Devolo MicroLink dLAN Highspeed Starter Kit
They simply plug into an available electrical socket anywhere around the house, this case in your son's bedroom. The other one plugs into an electrical socket near your Netgear box. Faster and more reliable than wireless technology.
Note, your local PC World sells these.
Devolo MicroLink dLAN Highspeed Starter Kit
They simply plug into an available electrical socket anywhere around the house, this case in your son's bedroom. The other one plugs into an electrical socket near your Netgear box. Faster and more reliable than wireless technology.
Note, your local PC World sells these.
Last edited by spectrum48k; 19 December 2007 at 11:27 PM.
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I've put loads in for people now - no issues. Are you using Devolo ? Or some other brand ? Always plug into a wall socket - as adapter blocks can vary in quality and reliability.
Last edited by spectrum48k; 20 December 2007 at 05:36 PM.
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thanks for the replies, but it has to be one of them dongle things because if i open the case to put the card in it will invalidate the warranty.will this work ok
Amazon.co.uk: Netgear WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: Electronics & Photo
Amazon.co.uk: Netgear WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: Electronics & Photo
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thanks for the replies, but it has to be one of them dongle things because if i open the case to put the card in it will invalidate the warranty.will this work ok
Amazon.co.uk: Netgear WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: Electronics & Photo
Amazon.co.uk: Netgear WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: Electronics & Photo
your warranty should be unaffected by adding a PCI card, it's like buying a car and not being allowed to put petrol in it.
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