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Name: francii20
Date: September 23, 2008 at 07:48:36 Pacific
OS: vista basic
CPU/Ram: 160GB/512MB RAM
Product: acer
Comment:

Hi all,

am complete novice with computers and some advice would be greatly appreciated! Am getting BT Broadband soon, and my computer runs on Vista basic. I need to buy a wireless adapter, but have little money. Would this one work?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BlueNext-Wi...

Regards

Francii



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Name: Curt R
Date: September 23, 2008 at 08:01:06 Pacific
Reply:

First question is, why do you need a wireless adapter?

Typically, most highspeed installs include a modem. Whether the modem connects to wireless, cable, or DSL is irrelevant. The modem is what you connect to your PC/Laptop/Router.

Personally, I recommend you buy a good SOHO Router for your own protection. If you feel you have to go with wireless, buy a wireless router with at least 4 LAN (hardwired) ports. This way you can go either way.

I suspect your laptop/PC already has a built in RJ-45 connector so a wired solution may be your less expensive route (leaves you $$$ to spend on a good SOHO router).

My DSL provider gave me a combo unit that is the modem, a router and a wireless AP all combined into one. You may get the same thing. You should give them a call and find out before spending any $$$.


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Response Number 2
Name: itguru
Date: September 23, 2008 at 22:14:45 Pacific
Reply:

In the UK BT Supply a Quality Modem/Router.

Why not just use a RJ45 Ethernet Cable to connect, wireless does not have to used !


If you want wireless then something like:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Newlink-Wir...


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Response Number 3
Name: picohat
Date: September 24, 2008 at 17:47:19 Pacific
Reply:

Take a look on different wireless adapters here and the price is pretty reasonable..


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