(UK only) I want to know if a standard broadband modem can smoothly be made wireless?
Question: I got the standard broadband modem from TalkTalk but I would similar to to somehow convert it to allow my laptop to connect to it wirelessly. Is it possible to add something or would I be better to stump up for a wireless router?
Answers:
You obligation a wireless router (or access point). The network cable from your broadband modem connects to the router and the router will allow wireless nouns to your laptop (they usually have a few wired introduce yourself connection sockets as well).
I bought a Belkin router from PC world for around lb50 and it is pretty reliable (but you can capture cheaper ones) see link below.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/p...
Before I get this I had a Netgear travel wireless adapter (model wgr101) that cost lb28 from PC world but they appear to have discontinued this model immediately.
After using both I found that the Belkin has better selection and is just as natural to set up.
USB wireless Bluetooth and a wireless network card should do it. Ask a sale assistant at the PC shop.
Good luck
the modem in grill i am familiar next to and unfortunately you cannot convert this into a wireless
this is because manufacturer havent bothered to make a device such as a put in on to a modem to convert it to wireless as they expect the average user just to upgrade the modem to a wireless modem
this is also the problem beside free broadband,talk cooperate are allready taking a loss by supplying a router with the bunch,they get their money put a bet on with the phone bunch
your 2 options are first to purchase a wirless router,these can be bought for smaller amount than lb40,much cheaper than if you had to rent it or buy it from a isp
a upright choice is the buffalo airstation(http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/sear... a good buy at smaller number than lb25
also you could also a buy a bt open zone card and later go to a hot spot but this is really unrealisitic unless you are going on holiday and within a airport
good luck
You can receive a wireless access point and plug it in to your broadband box ( not technically a modem but never mind ;-) ) or you can seize a wireless broadband router ( has the broadband bit as okay ).
I'd go for the second likelihood ( less to faff roughly speaking with ), but check out the prices and see what's around, within doesn't seem to be much difference within the price of each.
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