Wireless network to share broadband

simonhunter · Jun 1, 2004

I have two desktop pcs, both of which have network ports.

I have broadband through BT Internet and want to be able to use either pc to access the internet.

At the moment I'm using a USB modem on the main pc and plugging it into the second pc when needed.

I've had a look on ebuyer for the type of kit I'll need and so far found:

Belkin ADSL Modem with Built-in 802.11g Wireless Router
+ 2 x Belkin 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter

Am I on the right lines? I want to be able to get online from either pc irrespective of whether the other is switched on.

Hope someone can point me in the right direction

fffclub · Jun 2, 2004

Any wireless Router will do ask you ask.

Personally I use a D-Link 604+, 2 of my machines are cabled into it, and the third uses a wireless connection.

I've no experience of the Belkin model, but I would buy the same make of router and wireless card.

VIPER_1069 · Jun 2, 2004

without wireless and cheaper alternative would be to be use internet connection sharing using the lan cards/connections you already have and 10/100 crossover cable with xp its easy to setup just use the wizard its far cheaper than a wireless network but tends to be a pain if the machines are a great distance apart you need a longer cable

PC-GUY · Jun 2, 2004

I always tell people to use a wired router. I'll just say this you may want to look in to health risks do to being exposed to higher frequence for long periods of time. I know they proved it with cell phones I'm just wait to see the head lines 10 or 20 years from now.

Just something to thing about.

bertieg · Jun 6, 2004

Have 1 pc at my home on a wireless setup the other is hardwired to the wireless router only problem I have had so far is occassionally the wireless pc loses its connection

just when I need to use it.

Lynxcds · Jun 6, 2004

All so your second machine WILL BE SLOW on the internet even with broad band

simonhunter · Jun 7, 2004

Broadband slow?

Why will the second machine be slow?

I (stupid?) thought that the speed of the wireless network would be faster than my broadband connection?

simonhunter · Aug 2, 2004

It's not SLOW

2 months on, broadband modem / wireless router all up and running (Belkin kit).

Wireless card on PC downstairs works like a dream.

Speed currently showing as 54.0 Mbps, signal strength excellent/very good.

No problems with speed, marginally slower than the office pc but not so much that you'd realy notice.

I can load CD images (stored upstairs) into a virtual CD drive on the downstairs pc and run apps/games as though the CD were in a local drive.

Got to say I'm impressed....

Only one small gripe, need to re-connect after I hibernate the wireless pc - 1 right-click I can live with!!