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How do I know if I can go wireless?

  • 20-11-2006 6:26pm
    #1
    leche solara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,168 ✭✭✭


    I am thinking of getting a wireless router, but know nothing about them.
    How do I know if my PC is compatible?
    Do I need to install a card?
    What routers are best?
    Is it easy to set up?


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  • #2
    Recon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,204 ✭✭✭Recon


    I just set up my old laptop for wireless broadband last Friday, costed €110. €80 for the router and €30 for the card for the laptop. I got a Belkin G+ router and a Belkin G PC card (the G+ card wasn't supported by windows 98).

    Why do you want to set wireless up on your PC? You'll get a faster connection by connecting it directly to your modem. I've got a 100% connection on my wireless network now and it's significantly slower than the desktop computer in the other room.

    If you just have one computer that a desktop in your house don't bother getting wireless, but if you've got a desktop and/or a laptop wireless would be worthwhile.

    Thanks my 2 pence worth anyway!


  • #3
    leche solara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,168 ✭✭✭leche solara


    Thanks for reply.

    Just have a desktop, but was thinking of getting laptop as well.
    Would both be slowed by going wireless?


  • #4
    Recon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,204 ✭✭✭Recon


    You could, as I did, buy a wireless router, which is connected to your modem and to your pc and then get a wireless card for the laptop (although most new laptops should have one built in). There shouldn't be a noticeable slow down in download speeds.

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    It's fairly easy to install as well. Just make sure your laptop has more than 64mb of RAM! Mines running a little slow at the moment!

    and hope the picture is helpful!


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