what do i need to buy

[phillyman36]

Ok right now my computer and DSl phone line are in the same room. I need to move the computer downstairs(theres no DSl phone line downstairs) What do i need to get so that my only computer i have that will be downstairs can access the internet (DSl modem) which is upstairs. I only have 1 computer and 1 modem i cant run a line room to room because its too far. Pleaseee help a newbie i dont have a network of anykind in my house.

got it? Dsl modem in one room upstairs computer in another roomdown stairs too far away to run a cable

 

[bluewall21]

A wireless router, perhaps?

 

[imported_bushman]

the only thing i can think of is wireless. you can spend some money on a wireless router if you don't mind internet a little slower. you can probably tell i don't know jack, but it seems wireless is your best bet. is the room directly below the upstairs one? i do get you can't route cable inside, but maybe plit and go outside? sorry i'm not any help.

 

[Icanoutsmokeany1]

You're best bet is to get an 802.11B Wireless Router. The Linksys will work fine. That's the only way to really share your IC as you would like.

 

[phillyman36]

Is that it? ive been looking at different things and at first i thought i need a wireless router and a pci adapter for the pc itself but ive looked at different brands and their instructions and they seem to suggest that i have more than 1 computer ie a host computer still attached to the router via a ethernet cable.

 

[GroundedSailor]

Originally posted by: phillyman36
Is that it? ive been looking at different things and at first i thought i need a wireless router and a pci adapter for the pc itself but ive looked at different brands and their instructions and they seem to suggest that i have more than 1 computer ie a host computer still attached to the router via a ethernet cable.

A router will connect to 4 computers by wires and many more via the wireless link. The basic idea of a router is to share the connection between more than 1 computer which is why you see that aspect marketed.

You can have only one computer connected to the router. It will work fine.

The cable that currently goes from your modem to your computer will go into the router. The router will connect to your computer.

Sams club has a nice linksys combination for $92
Linksys® 802.11G Wireless-G USB Kit

Or you can check the Hot Deals forum for better deals.

 

[phillyman36]

I talk to a guy at micro center he said i need a Broadban wireless router and a pci card (linksys) the set up will be the upstairs will have the telephone line attachted to the modem which will be attached to the router. Downstairs will have the computer with the wireless pci card. Does this sound right remembr i only have 1 computer that i cant put in the same room as the modem due to construction so i need to access the internet from another room with only 1 computer

 

[Edward Lee]

Cisco Routers are the best. Make sure it hase more than 100 ports so when you upgrade you don't have to go out and buy more. Then you'll need an operating system to run the router. Better to get a good one. You could go with Microsoft IIS or Apache as a suggestion.

 

[TheGreenGoblin]

Originally posted by: Edward Lee
Cisco Routers are the best. Make sure it hase more than 100 ports so when you upgrade you don't have to go out and buy more. Then you'll need an operating system to run the router. Better to get a good one. You could go with Microsoft IIS or Apache as a suggestion.

Mr. Lee is either screwing with your head, Phillyman , or he's completely clueless. Disregard the above post.

Your question was answered correctly. One wireless router and a wireless USB or PCI ethernet adapter for the other pc is all you should need. And maybe an extra ethernet cable to connect your pc to the router since the cable you were using to connect your pc to the modem will now be used to connect the modem to the router.

Get yourself a Wireless "G" router. Last time I checked the routers were not much more expensive than the "B" and the G cards were not much costlier either. With either one , your internet will be just as fast ,though the G would allow you to transfer files from 1 pc to the other (which can be very handy) about 4-5 times faster than the B would allow.

 

[fireontheway]

Originally posted by: TheGreenGoblin

Originally posted by: Edward Lee
Cisco Routers are the best. Make sure it hase more than 100 ports so when you upgrade you don't have to go out and buy more. Then you'll need an operating system to run the router. Better to get a good one. You could go with Microsoft IIS or Apache as a suggestion.

Mr. Lee is either screwing with your head, Phillyman , or he's completely clueless. Disregard the above post.

:laugh:

 

[imported_brad]

Originally posted by: Edward Lee
Cisco Routers are the best. Make sure it hase more than 100 ports so when you upgrade you don't have to go out and buy more. Then you'll need an operating system to run the router. Better to get a good one. You could go with Microsoft IIS or Apache as a suggestion.

smartass.

you need a wireless solution, like everyone is mentioning.

 

[Edward Lee]

😉

 

[GroundedSailor]

Originally posted by: phillyman36
I talk to a guy at micro center he said i need a Broadban wireless router and a pci card (linksys) the set up will be the upstairs will have the telephone line attachted to the modem which will be attached to the router. Downstairs will have the computer with the wireless pci card. Does this sound right remembr i only have 1 computer that i cant put in the same room as the modem due to construction so i need to access the internet from another room with only 1 computer

Buy a wireless router and a wireless PCI. I have used many and found SMC and Linksys to be the easiest.

Do the following steps:
Move your PC downstairs and install the PCI wireless card and software for the card.
Connect your modem to the router upstairs and power up.
Power up your pc and your card should see the wireless signal from your router.
Allow it to connect to the router.
You should be up and running.
It's almost plug n play.
If you're worried about security enable WEP

BTW if you're going to the microcenter in St Davids, don't pick up stuff from the clearance section - they have a big pile by the checkouts and another pile at the networking section. They are not tested and may or may not work. Usually they are returns and they don't tell you why it was returned.

 

[GroundedSailor]

Originally posted by: Edward Lee
Cisco Routers are the best. Make sure it hase more than 100 ports so when you upgrade you don't have to go out and buy more. Then you'll need an operating system to run the router. Better to get a good one. You could go with Microsoft IIS or Apache as a suggestion.

The only thing I agree is Cisco routers are the best. Which is why I recommended linksys (now owned by Cisco)

Quit messing with newbies. You were one at some point in time too. 😉

 

[tiap]

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Do the following steps:

That was all correct except before you move the computer downstairs you have to setup the router thru a cat 5 cable connected to your router, for wep, mac filtering etc. So in short set it up wired first, then wireless and then move it.
If your place is under construction, extending the dls telephone line might still be easy. I'ts only telephone wire.

Last I new Lynksys was made by Cisco anyway.

 

[raanemaan]

Originally posted by: tiap
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Do the following steps:

That was all correct except before you move the computer downstairs you have to setup the router thru a cat 5 cable connected to your router, for wep, mac filtering etc. So in short set it up wired first, then wireless and then move it.
If your place is under construction, extending the dls telephone line might still be easy. I'ts only telephone wire.

Last I new Lynksys was made by Cisco anyway.

 

[GroundedSailor]

Originally posted by: tiap
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Do the following steps:

That was all correct except before you move the computer downstairs you have to setup the router thru a cat 5 cable connected to your router, for wep, mac filtering etc. So in short set it up wired first, then wireless and then move it.
If your place is under construction, extending the dls telephone line might still be easy. I'ts only telephone wire.

Last I new Lynksys was made by Cisco anyway.

Not strictly true as you can set up the router throughh the wireless link. The only thing you would have to do is note down the encryption keys as the link would not work once the changes are saved to the router. But yes what you suggest is the easier and simpler way.

 

[tiap]

Originally posted by: GroundedSailor

Originally posted by: tiap
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Do the following steps:

That was all correct except before you move the computer downstairs you have to setup the router thru a cat 5 cable connected to your router, for wep, mac filtering etc. So in short set it up wired first, then wireless and then move it.
If your place is under construction, extending the dls telephone line might still be easy. I'ts only telephone wire.

Last I new Lynksys was made by Cisco anyway.

Not strictly true as you can set up the router throughh the wireless link. The only thing you would have to do is note down the encryption keys as the link would not work once the changes are saved to the router. But yes what you suggest is the easier and simpler way.

The linksys wireless routers that were recommended to him several times in this thread have wireless configuration access disabled by default so you first have to access by wire to change.

 

[GroundedSailor]

Originally posted by: tiap
The linksys wireless routers that were recommended to him several times in this thread have wireless configuration access disabled by default so you first have to access by wire to change.

Sorry pal, I disagree. At my home I recently installed the linksys WRT54GS-BP router which was enabled by default.
WRT54GS-BP

and just yesterday I helped a friend setup a linksys router from this kit WKUSB54-BP (which includes a USB adapter) and the wireless was enabled because we did not go into the router setup till we had both the computers up and running.
WKUSB54-BP


It is possible that the routers sold via Sams Club have them enabled by default for ease of setup but this these are the only Linksys ones I have used. In the past I have used D-link, SMC, Belkin and Air Link but frankly cannot remember if they were disabled or enabled by default.

Like I said earlier I agree setting up through the wired connection is the easier way of doing it.