topic Wireless connection help in PCs & Accessories

Wireless connection help

Bob_66 — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 22:21:51 GMT

Hi,

I would like to set up a wireless connection on my laptop, using my desktops broadband connection.

My laptop is a Vaio PCG-K215M, which does not have a wireless card installed.

Can anyone recommend the best way to set up this wireless connection? If investing in a wireless card is the best option, which card would you recommend, and is it easy to install (instructions for installation would be greatly appreciated!).

If a wireless router with USB connector would be a better way to go, can anyone recommend a router model that they know will work with my particular laptop?

Sorry to ask so many questions. Any help would be immensely appreciated.

Thanks,
Rob

Re: Wireless connection help

Blencogo — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 22:46:21 GMT

Hi Rob,

Just one question first - how is your Desktop connected to Broadband?

The usual way is to connect your Desktop via an Ethernet cable to an ASDL Wireless Modem Router and to put a wireless PCMCIA card in your Laptop.

Re: Wireless connection help

Thalamus. — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 22:56:49 GMT

Hi Rob,

The type of router that you choose depends on wether you have a BT telephone line or cable..

If you have cable you only need a wireless broadband router similar to this but if you have a BT telephone line you will need an wireless ADSL modem router similar to this