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631498 2008-01-18 19:01:00 We have a broadband connection on one side of the room but need a wireless connection to be able to use the Notebook with XP elsewhere in the room. What is involved please? ie, What equipment and software is needed.
Thanks.
arjay (1202)
631499 2008-01-18 19:43:00 Only two things needed really -
1. The Laptop has to be wireless capable, some have a wireless point built in others need a additional card or USB Adapter point plugged in.

2. A wireless router, which has a access point attached., or a access point attached to your current router. If you need to purchase a wireless Access point, its usually better to purchase a whole new wireless modem/router in one for around the same price.

All software is usually included with devices if required.


We have a broadband connection

What type of broadband connection do you have - ADSL (through the telephone line) or Telstras cable ?

And what modem/router do you currently have ?
wainuitech (129)
631500 2008-01-18 20:38:00 This is in a retirement village apartment with a rj45 socket in the wall, adsl no doubt. The modem will no doubt be in the main office so I assume that I do not need a modem, just a wireless router. Is this correct? arjay (1202)
631501 2008-01-19 00:52:00 By plugging in a wireless router should do what you are wanting. It has to have the correct connections. The arrow on the Picture Shown Here (www.imagef1.net.nz) plugs into the RJ45 Wall Plug Via a patch cable. Any other Wired PC's plug into the other plugs, and wireless activated / adjusted etc.

ADSL routers have a different plug that the phone line connects to - this is NOT what you want.
wainuitech (129)
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