| Please Read (OT) [message #46263] |
Tue, 09 September 2003 17:24  |
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DBB
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Hey hey. I have a few questions that I would like answered. Right now I have Comcast High Speed Internet. Its a pretty good cable internet, but I have it running to only one computer.(Straight from cable to modem to computer) I wanted to buy a new computer and have it on both. I dont know how. (Comcast don't seem to want to tell me how to either without charging me 200 bucks!) I wasnt sure if I wanted to get a labtop with wireless or just another desktop computer. But here goes my questions.
How does wireless work? Would I buy a wireless router and hook it up to where my cables coming from, then get some kind of card to plug into my computers so it sends it? Would I need to contact Comcast if I did this or no?
How do routers work. If I buy a desktop computer and want it upstairs (this one is downstairs with the cable running to it) How would I work that out? Once again would I need to contact Comcast if I did this?
Sorry if this is off topic, but I would really like to know and you are all a great bunch of people! Thanks in advance! 
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| Please Read (OT) [message #46267] |
Tue, 09 September 2003 17:51  |
Ultron10
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Registered: February 2003
Location: England
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You wouldn't need to contact them to set up a basic LAN (Local Area Network).
You'll need a network card for each PC you'll want to connect to the network (LAN) which you'll hook up to the router.
I guess Comcast are putting that price up for people who don't want to/can't setup a LAN themselves. Don't worry about it, the instruction manual that comes with the router will guide you through it.
I think you can get some router packs that have network cards sold with them, if not don't worry, you can grab network cards for about 10 quid each, well atleast in England.
I don't know too much about wireless im afraid since I just use ordinary LAN.
I think it's cable-type RJ-45 you'll need to connect the cards to the router (unless of course, you're going wireless), unless i'm mistaken.
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| Please Read (OT) [message #46621] |
Thu, 11 September 2003 14:33 |
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DBB
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What kind of option should I go with on this one!
Wireless LAN options available 802.11b or 54g
I can get a free 54g upgrade....whats the difference? And are both compatible with Comcast? DAh!
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| Please Read (OT) [message #46648] |
Thu, 11 September 2003 17:17 |
z310
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could u be on the net on both coms at once??
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| Please Read (OT) [message #46797] |
Fri, 12 September 2003 16:28 |
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DBB
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The guy said I would need to buy a wireless router and two wireless cards. One for my labtop and one for my desktop....I was told I wouldnt need a wireless card for my desktop.....that I could just hook the router up to the comp?
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