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Thread ID: 102151	2009-08-09 02:27:00	Sharing internet connection with laptop	qazwsxokmijn (102)	Press F1

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799510	2009-08-09 02:27:00	I'm a total nub when it comes to networking hardware, so I have to ask. Right now I have a D-Link DSL-502T modem that provides wired connection to my desktop. Now I have a laptop do I need a router to send connection signals that the laptop can pick up? What sort of router will I need? I prefer a modem/router that enables internet connection to the PC by ethernet, as I keep thinking wireless connection is more prone to being unstable than wired. Plus, how do I secure the network? Is a password all I need to setup? Am using Vista Ultimate SP2 64bit on the desktop, XP Home SP3 32bit on the laptop if that means anything. Thanks in advance!	qazwsxokmijn (102)
799511	2009-08-09 02:31:00	How many ports on your D-link more than one just plug in another ethernet cable and the comps will see each other. Or are you wanting to share wireless? If you plug them both in there is your network and they can both be online together.	gary67 (56)
799512	2009-08-09 02:33:00	Just one ethernet port on the d-link, so it is taken up by the desktop. I was thinking of getting a two-port modem, but then I'd need a long cable and that cable will prove a hassle to get to my room etc.	qazwsxokmijn (102)
799513	2009-08-09 02:34:00	Any wireless router will do. I recommend the WL-520GU...fun to play with:p Go for Linksys, TPlink or Asus if possible. You can either get an all in one ADSL2+ gateway and ditch your current crap modem or get a seperate router, plug the ethernet cable currently running into your desktop into the routers WAN port, then plug in your desktop and access the routers config page. From there you can set a wireless key, an SSID, port forwarding etc. EDIT: And oh, BTW Wireless is quite stable as long as you stick to the brands above. And you can keep both wired and wireless, so wo you can get the best out of both.. EDIT again: The price difference between wireless routers and wired routers aren't much, so I'd get the former just in case.. Blam	Blam (54)
799514	2009-08-09 02:35:00	The DSL 502T having only one ethernet port, you cant go that way, but I think you can use the USB cable to hook up to your laptop, try it.	feersumendjinn (64)
799515	2009-08-09 02:40:00	get a seperate router, plug the ethernet cable currently running into your desktop into the routers WAN port, then plug in your desktop and access the routers config page. So does that mean the connection to the desktop is still wired, and all I need to buy is the router itself? Any known problems with that setup?	qazwsxokmijn (102)
799516	2009-08-09 02:40:00	The DSL 502T having only one ethernet port, you cant go that way, but I think you can use the USB cable to hook up to your laptop, try it. Slow as HECK!	Blam (54)
799517	2009-08-09 02:45:00	The Brands Blam suggested are good - BUT get a All in one Modem/Router - the separate Router on ADSL can prove to be a nightmare to setup and get going. Telstar Cable is different that does require a separate Router. The ADSL router I also use is Netcomm's NB6PLUS4W. STAY AWAY from Belkin - they are crap and I know lots of people that have nothing but trouble with them.	wainuitech (129)
799518	2009-08-09 02:49:00	The Brands Blam suggested are good - BUT get a All in one Modem/Router - the separate Router on ADSL can prove to be a nightmare to setup and get going. Telstar Cable is different that does require a separate Router. Yes..the Double NAT can prove quite tricky... But setting up isn't *too* hard, its mainly the double NAT..	Blam (54)
799519	2009-08-09 02:58:00	Alright so after some reading and searching what I need is a modem that has a router built in, as WT recommends, right? So Blam6, is what you're offering me also a modem or just a router? Is this what I need? A modem with built-in router? www.trademe.co.nz or www.trademe.co.nz	qazwsxokmijn (102)
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