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Thread ID: 114272	2010-11-25 19:51:00	how to work out?	beetle (243)	PC World Chat

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1156435	2010-11-28 09:35:00	I'd say then you just need the router\modem and the filters (which should come with it) As for USB adapter, I guess they mean for WiFi (if you're going to use that) You can connect to the ADSL Router via WiFi or Ethernet. If you want to use WiFi and don't already have a card or USB adapter then I suppose you should order one as well. Though, If your ADSL connection is going to be in the same room as your PC etc, I would suggest go with wired Ethernet. It's easier to set up, more reliable and also more secure.	Agent_24 (57)
1156436	2010-11-28 22:53:00	how do i check if my puter is wireless able? It has XP on it and metla made it....about 7 - 8 years old now...... thanks for all your help i much appreciate it. i didnt end up ordering a usb thing but i may need one i think now........can i buy one somewhere else or do i need to re contact them and them send me one? beetle:)	beetle (243)
1156437	2010-11-28 22:58:00	how do i check if my puter is wireless able? It has XP on it and metla made it....about 7 - 8 years old now...... thanks for all your help i much appreciate it. i didnt end up ordering a usb thing but i may need one i think now........can i buy one somewhere else or do i need to re contact them and them send me one? beetle:) you can buy it anywhere ... computer lounge etc etc ... do you know what router you have? g series or n series? chances is that all wifi equip now are n series. so get that. go into device manager and click networking adaptors or something and it should list the wireless card with the words a/b/g/n etc ... you don't have to have wireless. if in the past you were happy with dialup (no wireless), you can just keep that. if the computer sits there, you can just run an extension cord to the phone jack. and hook up to the computer with a network cable.	Nomad (952)
1156438	2010-11-28 23:03:00	No idea, im at work at the moment so will check when i get home. i wasnt really keen on the wifi idea, but the puter is in a different room from phone jack but exactly opposite it thro the wall (phone jack in kitchen and puter in lounge) should i do a cable? or how can i lock down the wifi a bit better? oh better answer them after i actually have BB set up first so i can understand it i guess.........:p Thanks beetle:)	beetle (243)
1156439	2010-11-28 23:04:00	You edited it while i wasnt looking!!!!!!!!! lol ok i will get back to you.........:D beetle	beetle (243)
1156440	2010-11-28 23:07:00	if it's just that computer i would just run a phone extension cable to be honest. router without wireless feature would be cheaper too and no need to buy usb gear. have you got any other computers? like a laptop that would be useful to have wireless for sure. with wifi, all you do is go into setup and set up a password. the first time a wireless computer connect to it, you put this password in and it saves it, in future you don't have to retype it. cheers :D Edit, if it's opposite to the wall you might not want to smash holes or run a long cable to the other room ... so i would get wireless :D	Nomad (952)
1156441	2010-11-28 23:30:00	you don't have to have wireless. if in the past you were happy with dialup (no wireless), you can just keep that. if the computer sits there, you can just run an extension cord to the phone jack. and hook up to the computer with a network cable. Don't put your ADSL router on the end of a phone extension cable!! It is very likely to make your ADSL connection slow and unreliable. Use a long Ethernet cable instead, if you are going to use wired.	Agent_24 (57)
1156442	2010-11-28 23:41:00	Don't put your ADSL router on the end of a phone extension cable!! It is very likely to make your ADSL connection slow and unreliable. Use a long Ethernet cable instead, if you are going to use wired. huh ... there is a network cable to the computer. a telephone extension cable can be used b/c the phone jack is some distance away to the router. there's 2 cables involved. Edit. oh :o yeah if you have a really long extension cable better not to use it .. use a shorter std cable to the phone jack and then use a long network cable to the puter. We have a 5 or 8m and i get a solid 13-14Mbps via the GUI setup.	Nomad (952)
1156443	2010-11-29 03:15:00	"go into device manager and click networking adaptors or something and it should list the wireless card with the words a/b/g/n etc ..." Nomad? ??? confused, i have found a network setup wizard..... but um lost what you mean by device manager...... where is this? and then maybe i can find the other bits....... oh and the chorus people were outside playing with the phone pole when i got home from work and an email says should be all go tomorow by 7pm...........thats if the other bits arrive in time i guess....:p kit that comes with everything.. Kit contains User guide TG585 wireless gateway (Thomson TG585 Wireless Multi-User ADSL2+ Modem) 2 x ADSL filters Cables for Power, Ethernet and Phone line Jig, screws and plugs for wall mounting beetle:)	beetle (243)
1156444	2010-11-29 04:20:00	"go into device manager and click networking adaptors or something and it should list the wireless card with the words a/b/g/n etc ..." Nomad? ??? confused, i have found a network setup wizard..... but um lost what you mean by device manager...... where is this? and then maybe i can find the other bits....... No need to be in Network Setup Wizard. To get into device manager in XP, right click on My Computer, go to properties, hardware tab, then Device Manager. Should look something like this (although this screenshot is from vista). Not all wireless adapters have a/b/g/n/whatever in their titles. My wireless adapter is the highlighted one. kit that comes with everything.. Kit contains User guide TG585 wireless gateway (Thomson TG585 Wireless Multi-User ADSL2+ Modem) 2 x ADSL filters Cables for Power, Ethernet and Phone line Jig, screws and plugs for wall mounting beetle:) Nice, those Thompsons are very good IMO. It's all very much plug-and-play. Just set your network address settings to automatic (may be labeled as DHCP). The default wireless settings are very good too, extremely secure default passwords (printed on the bottom of the modem).	ubergeek85 (131)
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