I don't know if the one I have got is compatible even though it works wired. Can it make a difference?? The one I have is a TrendNet router.
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I don't know if the one I have got is compatible even though it works wired. Can it make a difference?? The one I have is a TrendNet router.
Just Meh.
TrendNet? Never heard of them.
It could be a number of issues really. I'd have to see the manual to tell you what settings to have.
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Ok - thanks for all of your advice though GR. According to the boffs here (where I live that is!!) apparently I need to have a tower wired in to send the wireless signal to the laptop!? I think I may just stick to what I have for now!
Last edited by Jojo; 27-07-2005 at 09:20.
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I have a Wireless LAN and mine's fineI love it. My router goes through the computer and we connect to the internet that way, its so fast and never turned off which is brilliant! And my laptop just connects through the card, its great.
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I like the idea of it, and it would put a spare tower I have in the house to good use, so I may look at it again once I have reformatted one of the towers I have and sorted it out! I just hate all of the wires going everywhere.
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You what? A tower wired in? Defeats the purpose of having a router!Originally Posted by jojomum28
Tell me what your exact setup is - router model, hubs/switches, pcs (inc laptop), wireless cards
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To be honest, I took back the router and pcmcia card when they said that I would need to have the tower right by the phone point etc, so I have nothing now! If I were starting from scratch, what would you recommend GR?
Just Meh.
How about 3com and this package.
I've had one and works a charm. Has the router/wireless in one unit and the pcmcia in the other.
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That looks excellent - and I wouldn't need anything else? Just plug in, install and go, so to speak?
Just Meh.
It is quite easy to setup. This is the way I would do it:
1. Make sure the router can connect to the internet. Check by connecting the supplied cat5 cable to the router and pc.
2. Turn on wireless in the router
3. Install the pcmcia card and drivers on laptop
4. Check if you can browse the web on laptop
5. Turn on wep security on the router
6. Enter the key into the laptop configuration
7. Check is you can still surf the net.
As long as you follow the instructions you should be fine. You wouldn't need any other hardware as its supplied with the above kit. I'm assuming you're on ADSL, not Cable.
Last edited by Meh; 29-07-2005 at 16:05.
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