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wireless routers
thermidorthelobster:
54Mbps router = 54 megabits (million bits) per second
56Kbps modem = 56 kilobits (thousand bits) per second
Broadband is usually slower than 8Mbps; even an older 802.11b router should be able to handle up to 11Mbps (reception dependent).
PSU = Power Supply Unit
Ti = "It" spelt wrong, I think...
How does your flashing light box connect to the computer? USB, or through a cable that looks like a phone cable but slightly wider?
waveydavey:
The one tip I would give is look for one that you can unplug the antenna.
If you ever want to increase range then by far the easiest way is to put a better antenan on it but a lot of them are hardwired into place.
automania:
the box connects through one of the usb plugs.
Disco Matt:
If you look at the back, you should see a rectangular socket about 1cm across (RJ45 socket). This is what you plug a network into. You can buy a network switch (a box that allows you to connect multiple PCs and a router together with cables) for a few quid, which will probably be your simplest option.
Wired networks are more reliable and far more secure than wireless, but you will need to install the cabling to make it all work. If you want to go wireless and your router doesn't have it then you'll need to replace the router.
carbore:
Hopefully I can clarify this.
You need to see how your current boradband "box" plugs into your PC. As its not currently wireless then its either USB or RJ45. Many broadband packages come with basic USB "modems". USB is the usually the same sort of cable you plug a Digital camera, modern printer or Mobile phone into a PC as below.
An RJ45 connection comes from a router or hub and is usually Ethernet.
Id guess you have a USB "Broadband Modem" as you plug into the BT socket it should be ADSL but you should check with your provider.
Most people replace the USB "modem" with a Wireless router, this performs two (or 3) functions
1. Converts the ADSL to Ethernet (the Routing)
2. Provides Ethernet Connectivity over Wireless
3. An over wired ethernet, usually 4 RJ45 Connectors on the back
If you do have Ethernet (RJ45 connector) you can as someone said plug this into a Hub/Switch. You can plug a "wireless access point" into this to send the wireless out for you, or if you have a non wireless router then you can plug a "wireless access point" into the back of that.
Something else to consider is that once you have the right bit of kit, you will need to know some settings, and you connection password in order to connect. Again your service provider will tell you these or they are usually on thier support site.
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