WIFI and new computer

**Jtsou** · 02-14-2008, 03:18 PM

Im building a new computer in a few weeks. I am currently using an Embarq DSL modem that hooks straight up into the computer. My new computer will have WIFI. I need the cheapest solution to my multiple computer setup that i can get. Basically all I really need is a "DSL splitter" I guess. Here are my motherboard specs:

https://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearc...iteria=BA24222

Thanks.

**Jtsou** · 02-14-2008, 06:22 PM

Anyone?

johnwill · 02-15-2008, 05:43 AM

If you have a USB modem, you need an Ethernet modem and a router, or a modem/router combo to have multiple connections.

**Jtsou** · 02-15-2008, 05:22 PM

The phone line plugs into my modem, and a yellow wire comes out thats slightly larger than the telephone wire, i guess thats Ethernet. That wire hooks up to the back of my pc in a special port that lights up when a connection is established, what do i need?

oldmn · 02-15-2008, 07:03 PM

Call your provider and ask what it would take to get an external modem.(Mine I just asked and they sent me one) Then when you add other networked equipment then you would need a router.
Router come in many flavors so figure out what you want to do and find the that fits you needs or budget.
If you are like me my laptop is wireless so i have a wireless router so I can move it around the house.
Generally WIFI is not as fast as hardwired.

**Jtsou** · 02-16-2008, 05:43 AM

Thats a similar model to my modem, so all i need is a router, right?

oldmn · 02-16-2008, 06:26 AM

If you want to network more than one system to it yes.

**Jtsou** · 02-16-2008, 07:54 AM

Can you find me a good one? Cheap as possible, i do not need wireless capability, so i am going to wire it to the other computer.

oldmn · 02-16-2008, 10:14 AM

This one does 10/100/1000Mbps
This one does 10/100Mbps
If you have newer systems that take advantage of the 1000Mbps then I would go for the first one.
Also you can check with your local staple or office depot and see if they are running any specials.

**Jtsou** · 02-16-2008, 07:15 PM

What is the difference in 10/100/1000 mbps? My modem only has 10/100.

oldmn · 02-16-2008, 08:54 PM

Transfer speed the higher the number the faster.
Just like your Internet connection, same principle.
Most commen is the 100Mbps.
1000Mbps is getting more commen.
2000Mbps Is also on the way in.

johnwill · 02-17-2008, 02:13 PM

There will be no difference in Internet connection speed. If you do massive file copies over the network, the gigabit network will be somewhat faster, though not as much as the difference in link speed indicates.

02-14-2008, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jtsou TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 556 OS: Vista..rolls eyes My System	WIFI and new computer Im building a new computer in a few weeks. I am currently using an Embarq DSL modem that hooks straight up into the computer. My new computer will have WIFI. I need the cheapest solution to my multiple computer setup that i can get. Basically all I really need is a "DSL splitter" I guess. Here are my motherboard specs: https://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearc...iteria=BA24222 Thanks.

02-14-2008, 06:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jtsou TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 556 OS: Vista..rolls eyes My System	Re: WIFI and new computer Anyone?

02-15-2008, 05:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 29,443 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: WIFI and new computer If you have a USB modem, you need an Ethernet modem and a router, or a modem/router combo to have multiple connections. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-15-2008, 05:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jtsou TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 556 OS: Vista..rolls eyes My System	Re: WIFI and new computer The phone line plugs into my modem, and a yellow wire comes out thats slightly larger than the telephone wire, i guess thats Ethernet. That wire hooks up to the back of my pc in a special port that lights up when a connection is established, what do i need?

02-15-2008, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,137 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: WIFI and new computer Call your provider and ask what it would take to get an external modem.(Mine I just asked and they sent me one) Then when you add other networked equipment then you would need a router. Router come in many flavors so figure out what you want to do and find the that fits you needs or budget. If you are like me my laptop is wireless so i have a wireless router so I can move it around the house. Generally WIFI is not as fast as hardwired. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems. Last edited by oldmn : 02-15-2008 at 07:15 PM.

02-16-2008, 05:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jtsou TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 556 OS: Vista..rolls eyes My System	Re: WIFI and new computer Thats a similar model to my modem, so all i need is a router, right?

02-16-2008, 06:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,137 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: WIFI and new computer If you want to network more than one system to it yes. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.

02-16-2008, 07:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jtsou TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 556 OS: Vista..rolls eyes My System	Re: WIFI and new computer Can you find me a good one? Cheap as possible, i do not need wireless capability, so i am going to wire it to the other computer.

02-16-2008, 10:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,137 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: WIFI and new computer This one does 10/100/1000Mbps This one does 10/100Mbps If you have newer systems that take advantage of the 1000Mbps then I would go for the first one. Also you can check with your local staple or office depot and see if they are running any specials. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.

02-16-2008, 07:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jtsou TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 556 OS: Vista..rolls eyes My System	Re: WIFI and new computer What is the difference in 10/100/1000 mbps? My modem only has 10/100.

02-16-2008, 08:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,137 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: WIFI and new computer Transfer speed the higher the number the faster. Just like your Internet connection, same principle. Most commen is the 100Mbps. 1000Mbps is getting more commen. 2000Mbps Is also on the way in. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.

02-17-2008, 02:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 29,443 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: WIFI and new computer There will be no difference in Internet connection speed. If you do massive file copies over the network, the gigabit network will be somewhat faster, though not as much as the difference in link speed indicates. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience