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I am moving my PC to the loft we have had done out. What do i do to get broadband up there? I presently have it from vigin into a modem, How much does the gear needed to get it up there cost? do i have to have something in my pc to pick up the signal? What are the downsides to it? What are the security issues, i.e do i have to enter a code everytime i use internet or e-mail. Is it 100% safe if i use codes? sorry to be a thicky. BN
 
You need a wireless card for inside yourn PC and a wireless router to go from your modem, too send the wireless signal to your pc.

Router
Wireless card

You lose some speed when you go wireless but its not that noticeable. RE security. When you have connected to your router, you can encrypt the connection, you enter a password once, and it gets saved. That way noone can connect to your network unless they have your password. Therefore its very secure.
 
Doesnt look like its got a wireless network card mate, just the normal ethernet integrated. So you'll need the wireless card.
 
had a look in pc world.sore the gear you recomend, thanks for that. they are also selling these things that plug into your elec socket and send the internet around that, about 90 quid, very simple. Have you heard anything about them? what do i need to look out for to see how much info these various systems can take
 
My mate has used them before and thought they were shite on keeping speed continuos etc, although that was about 3 years ago so maybe they've improved somewhat. Not sure what you mean by your last question? But I'llhave a guess. You want to look for the the 'gHZ' that the product sends the signal at. For example I'm on Virgin Medias 10MB connection, and using wireless I get about 8.5MB, so I lose about 1.5, although its no noticeable on downloading, browsing etc. The router that I showed you sends the signal at 2.4ghz.

If you get what I showed you, its simply a matter of opening your PC up, slotting the wireless card in (It will only go in one place, and comes with clear instructions), closing your pc back up. Connecting your modem to the router with an ethernet connection (the connection that you currently connect your modem to your pooter), then thats it mate. Turn your computer on, and install the software and it will automatically search for wireless networks thats in reach. Look for the strongest on (yours) and click connect...done.

If you need any more help mate, just ask.
 
TINY said:
My mate has used them before and thought they were shite on keeping speed continuos etc, although that was about 3 years ago so maybe they've improved somewhat. Not sure what you mean by your last question? But I'llhave a guess. You want to look for the the 'gHZ' that the product sends the signal at. For example I'm on Virgin Medias 10MB connection, and using wireless I get about 8.5MB, so I lose about 1.5, although its no noticeable on downloading, browsing etc. The router that I showed you sends the signal at 2.4ghz.

If you get what I showed you, its simply a matter of opening your PC up, slotting the wireless card in (It will only go in one place, and comes with clear instructions), closing your pc back up. Connecting your modem to the router with an ethernet connection (the connection that you currently connect your modem to your pooter), then thats it mate. Turn your computer on, and install the software and it will automatically search for wireless networks thats in reach. Look for the strongest on (yours) and click connect...done.

If you need any more help mate, just ask.
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What kind of speeds do you get out of Virgin Media? Supposedly I'm connecting at about 7mb but my internet is so slow on evenings!
 
10mb connection I'm on, I get about 8.5mb normally. Downloading torrents with lots of seeders I normally reach 1mb/s.
 
TINY said:
10mb connection I'm on, I get about 8.5mb normally. Downloading torrents with lots of seeders I normally reach 1mb/s.
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I'm lucky if I get to 200kbps!
 
Use access control which is set by the control panel of your router, usually found at: http://192.168.0.1

Use whatever password and username you have for your modem, it might say in the manual. Then you can set access control and only allow those which MAC addresses you add to the allow list.

You can also set WEP keys to prevent others from using your network.

Generally you don't get people using it. It depends on what sort of area you live in. If it is densly crouded terraces, then perhaps you need to assign a WEP key. If you live in more spacious detatched then perhaps access control only may do.
 
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