Going wireless

woodzy · 08-11-2006, 07:43 AM

Hi,

This isn't a "fixing" question but anyway. I have recently bought an adsl modem/router (netcomm nb5plus4) and then later bought a laptop, only problem is now that I have the laptop I would like to be able to use it wireless around the house. I was wondering if there is a cheap (or relatively cheap) way to get a wireless type adaptor for the modem rather then having to buy a brand new router, which, unfortuantely, is expensive:(:p

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

**johnwill** · 08-11-2006, 02:39 PM

Actually, if you're in the US, a wireless router is probably the cheapest wireless device to buy. You can easily pick one up for $20 or less after rebate. Just keep an eye on these bargain sites for a couple of weeks, and several deals will come by.

Deal News

Tech Bargains

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Here's one for your pocket for $15 after rebate.

D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G730AP Wireless Pocket Router

woodzy · 08-12-2006, 02:40 AM

I'm in australia actually:p lol Do you know of any similar sites for aust?

rstainforth · 08-12-2006, 03:11 AM

a quick google should bring up plenty of sites you can use, and the d-link or belkin wireless routers are really cheap these days, and can be bought complete with wireless cards if you don't already have one :) i have a cisco 1720 ADSL modem, routed through a belkin wireless router. I have configured my wireless unit to act as just a switch, and firewalled behind the 1720 it is a safe and secure home network :D

08-11-2006, 07:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
woodzy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Going wireless Hi, This isn't a "fixing" question but anyway. I have recently bought an adsl modem/router (netcomm nb5plus4) and then later bought a laptop, only problem is now that I have the laptop I would like to be able to use it wireless around the house. I was wondering if there is a cheap (or relatively cheap) way to get a wireless type adaptor for the modem rather then having to buy a brand new router, which, unfortuantely, is expensive:(:p Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks

08-11-2006, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,802 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Actually, if you're in the US, a wireless router is probably the cheapest wireless device to buy. You can easily pick one up for $20 or less after rebate. Just keep an eye on these bargain sites for a couple of weeks, and several deals will come by. Deal News Tech Bargains More Stuff 4 Less Here's one for your pocket for $15 after rebate. D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G730AP Wireless Pocket Router __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Last edited by johnwill; 08-11-2006 at 02:44 PM.

08-12-2006, 02:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
woodzy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP	I'm in australia actually:p lol Do you know of any similar sites for aust?

08-12-2006, 03:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
rstainforth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: York, UK Posts: 14 OS: XP	a quick google should bring up plenty of sites you can use, and the d-link or belkin wireless routers are really cheap these days, and can be bought complete with wireless cards if you don't already have one :) i have a cisco 1720 ADSL modem, routed through a belkin wireless router. I have configured my wireless unit to act as just a switch, and firewalled behind the 1720 it is a safe and secure home network :D