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Thread ID: 83057	2007-09-18 01:16:00	Moving from dialup to broadband	curly (6655)	Press F1

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592104	2007-09-18 01:16:00	As the title says we are planning to move up, but a few questions first. We know little about broadband. We have an Ad Hoc wireless network set up here, involving 3 notebooks and 2 desktops, this is operated as LAN. Is it possible, (after converting the LAN to infrastructure), to use the wireless network to distribute broadband round the network? There would never be more than two people online at any given time. We intend to use XNET, but what do we need to purchase to replace the existing modems? Is there anything else we need? I had a quick look here, to see if the was anything like a guide to setting up, but found a bunch of posts,that were mostly "over our heads", so yeah, any assistance appreciated.	curly (6655)
592105	2007-09-18 01:21:00	You'll need a modem/router with wireless built in, if you want the other wireless PC's to get onto the net. An Access point may help too.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
592106	2007-09-18 02:43:00	Well, if you are currently using dial-up modems then you will definitely have to get a modem designed for broadband. It would be fairly easy to get everyone online wirelessly. If you already have a BB modem or get one, something like the Linksys WRT54G will do just fine or you might need a modem/router combo like Speedy said.	beeswax34 (63)
592107	2007-09-18 02:49:00	You'll need a modem/router with wireless built in, if you want the other wireless PC's to get onto the net. An Access point may help too. Wouldn't a "modem/router with wireless built in" be an AP? Curly you need to buy a new modem, DSL modems are different to dial up modems. Most DSL modems also include a router for sharing the connection over a network. If you already have an existing network (e.g a switch) then the router/modem would simply plug into the switch and share the connection over the network. Seeing as your already using wireless it would make sense to get a router/modem with a built in AP to make the process of share the connection via wireless a lot easier. Most of these units also come with a built in switch but this doesn't have to be used if you have an existing network. Have a look at the Linksys WAG54G, it has all the feature you could need and is a reputable brand.	Pete O'Neil (6584)
592108	2007-09-18 02:52:00	Oh, and an AP is a access point (commonly wireless) in case you were wondering, lol. :p The Linksys Pete recommended is very good, I would also recommend the 3com Office Connect all-in-one.	wratterus (105)
592109	2007-09-18 02:54:00	Wouldn't a "modem/router with wireless built in" be an AP? Pass, never had one, or been on BB.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
592110	2007-09-18 08:04:00	This is most likely dumb, but are you sure Xnet can do wireless broadband? I don't know how it all works, but I am sure when I first joined with Xnet, they told me they didn't do wireless. Could be wrong,most likely am, but worth asking!	supergran (108)
592111	2007-09-18 08:14:00	This is most likely dumb, but are you sure Xnet can do wireless broadband? I don't know how it all works, but I am sure when I first joined with Xnet, they told me they didn't do wireless . Could be wrong,most likely am, but worth asking! I think you're getting confused with Wireless internet, this is a wireless LAN / network . Which is different . Which can be done (on normal ADSL), if you've got a wireless modem/router and wireless adapters on PCs in a house .	Speedy Gonzales (78)
592112	2007-09-18 08:53:00	Easy as, just buy a ADSL Wireless Router - and set all your PCs to connect to it. www.pricespy.co.nz Anything listed there that has wireless included will work, and will give you Ethernet in case you want cables for any reason Getting the ADSL and Wireless as separate devices might be good for future upgrades, but then again might not be worth the bother. your choice	Agent_24 (57)
592113	2007-09-19 08:09:00	I think you're getting confused with Wireless internet, this is a wireless LAN / network . Which is different . Which can be done (on normal ADSL), if you've got a wireless modem/router and wireless adapters on PCs in a house . Yes I would of been getting confused with that, thanks for setting me straight . I could only remember a bit of what they explained when I was setting up our broadband, and after the first few words, they lost me . But I got our broadband up and running, to two computers . LOL	supergran (108)
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