Hi Kathleen,
When I took out a subscription to BT Broadband a few months ago they
offered
a cable-only router or a wireless-only router. I am not sure if this is
still the same offer for you.
At the time, my PC would have needed a wireless card or wireless chipset
for
lan connection. This technology is called 802.11 or wifi or wireless lan
or maybe even has a new name! My PC is about 2 years old and doesn't have
such a card or chip.
A wireless capability is a common feature for a laptop but wasn't very
common for desktop PCs 2 years ago. I don't think it is the norm today.
I
would guess that your desktop PC doesn't have a wireless connection but
maybe other VICS list people would know more about this?
I would start looking under network connections in control panel but
perhaps
someone can advise the simplest way to check if you have a wireless card
or
chip?
I went for the cable router from BT because it was free and because I
didn't
need to buy a new card for my PC. (i don't know how much this would cost
but it is probably quite cheap). Also, you need to be more careful with
security when you have a wireless connection.
I know... I am a cheapscate and I wanted an easy life!
The cable router can be cabled by ethernet or USB. I don't have an
ethernet
connection in my PC so I use USB. The USB installation requires the
installation of drivers that come on a cd with the router. However, the
installation was easy and worked straight away. It is such a shock when
something works first time! I still haven't got over it!!
Ronan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathleen Doyle" <doylekay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 4:56 PM
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: broadband wireless
Hi Ronan,
Thank you very much for replying to my inquiry re Bt broadbamnd wireless.
Could you tell me how I would know if I have a wireless capability on my
PC.
My computer is about two and a half years old, and I am using Window's
XP.
Best wishes,
Kathleen Doyle.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronan McGuirk" <ronan.mcguirk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 3:15 PM
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: broadband wireless
> HiKathleen,
> I use BT broadband and find it very good. I have a cabled router. I
> think
> a wireless router connection will give you more options but remember
that
> you will need a wireless capability on your PC if you only get a
wireless
> router.
>
> Ronan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony Murray" <tony@xxxxxxxx>
> To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 1:07 AM
> Subject: [vicsireland] Re: broadband wireless
>
>
>> Hi There,
>>
>> I agree. Go for BT Ireland's broadband/line rental package.
>>
>> When I got it, wireless was not an option. Now that it is, well... it
> just
>> makes it all the better.
>>
>> Do ask them about security when you are installing your broadband
>> hardware/software though... People connecting, or trying to connect to
> your
>> router is not uncommon. I'm sure BT Ireland switch security features
on
> as
>> standard on their newly installed wireless routers though. No harm in
>> confirming.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Tony
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nicholas Kealy" <nkealy@xxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 5:10 PM
>> Subject: [vicsireland] Re: broadband wireless
>>
>>
>> Hi, NTL is far too dear from the pricing I have heard. Stick with BT
and
>> you can get your calls plus line rental and braudband for as little as
> 45?.
>> This is cheeper than eircom so it is.
>>
>> Cheers, Nicky.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Suzanne Dowd
>> To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 4:58 PM
>> Subject: [vicsireland] Re: broadband wireless
>>
>>
>> Hi kathleen
>>
>> When i was still living with my parents i used to use their Wireless
>> connection from NTL. We had a router in the house because my brother's
PC
>> was the defailt one using it & then my PC was second in line. If you
go
> for
>> NTL broadband you would get a good deal with them & pay its rental as
>> well
>> as your TV bill. It is very good & sometimes it might be a bit slow
>> downloading information but it depends on the browser of course.
>>
>>
>> All the best for the weekend.
>>
>>
>> Kind regards
>> Suzanne Dowd
>> Mobile: +353-(0)-876318515
>>
>> mailto: Suzanne.Dowd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> -----Original message-----
>> From: "Kathleen Doyle" doylekay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:32:59 +0000
>> To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [vicsireland] Re: broadband wireless
>>
>> > Hi Gerry & Ed,
>> > Thanks for that information. Ed, I take it that he means a
>> wireless
>> router
>> > in the house, and yes, the wireless connection is more expensive.
>> >
>> >
>> > Kind regards,-
>> >
>> > Kathleen Doyle.---- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Ed Harper"
>> > To:
>> > Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 11:51 PM
>> > Subject: [vicsireland] Re: broadband wireless
>> >
>> >
>> > > Hi Kathleen
>> > >
>> > > He could mean two things. Does he mean a wireless connection to
the
>> > > broadband network, in other words the information would go from
>> your
>> house
>> > > to a relay point as a wireless signal, or does he mean would you
> like
>> a
>> > > wireless router in your house?
>> > >
>> > > The second would mean that instead of your computer being
connected
> to
>> the
>> > > wired network, copper or fibre optic, you would have a box which
> would
>> > > transmit and receive signals. Your co mputer or computers would
>> have
>> to
>> > > have wireless cards in them to transmit to the router. As you
>> say
> the
>> > > advantage of this would be the possibility of more than one
machine
>> > > without
>> > > loads of wires, that is assuming the router is set up so as to
>> allow
>> this.
>> > > You could also move your computers, within reasonable limits, to
>> anywhere
>> > > in
>> > > the house within range of the signal.
>> > >
>> > > Theoretically the wireless connection from your house might be
more
>> > > subject
>> > > to interference, but in practice this is not likely and the
>> wired
>> network
>> > > may well suffer from traffic overload at peak times, which could
> cause
>> as
>> > > much trouble.
>> > >
>> > > Check if your choice will make any price difference.
>> > >
>> > > All The Best
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Ed
>> > > -----Original Message-----
>> > > From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > > [mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Kathleen
>> Doyle
>> > > Sent: 25 January 2007 21:42
>> > > To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > > Subject: [vicsireland] broadband wireless
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Hi VICS members,
>> > > I am about to changeover from an Eircom connection to Broadband,
>> and
>> was
>> > > asked by the person I was dealing with in BT whether I wanted to
>> purchase
>> > > a
>> > > wireless connection or the regular wired connection. Besides the
> fact
>> > > that
>> > > I would prefer less wires around the place, it would also give
>> me
> the
>> > > option
>> > > of getting a Laptop if I wanted to at some time in the future.
>> Could
>> > > anyone
>> > > advise on whether there are advantages or disadvantages with
either
>> system
>> > & gt; .
>> > >
>> > > Kind regards,
>> > >
>> > > Kathleen Doyle.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
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>> >
>>
>>
>>
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