Hi just had Ntl install their set top box tv/broad band, , pc is upstairs so decided to try wireless, im new to this. bought the following pc world (ok,i know) sold me d-link air plus xtreme G dwl-2100AP access point and Philips usb adapter cpwua054, 1st issue the dlink access point doesnt connect to the internet via Ntl set top , is this because i need a gateway router? to clone Mac address during ntl set up??. 2nd issue are these two compatible has any one else found the radio strength is poor from the d link, (the philips usb has a scan function to detect access points and it never gets highe than 60% connection drops out, both are 30 ft apart 1 wall separating. btw ntl help desk .... erm have no idea any advice gratefully recieved regards

As I presume you would have an RJ45 ethernet connection from the set top box to PC, you need to replace the PC with a Router downstairs. I have found mains networking more reliable here in the UK: http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline.htm

Hi thanks for the reply Yes there is only 1 ethernet conection from the Ntl tv/bb box i wasnt sure if i needed the router & of course pc world never mentioned it, i was wondering why there was no wan port on the dlink access box only a lan port. even the dlink manual just shows the simplest connection procedure & dosnt mention a router, i'll try for an exchange for a rf gateway router , or as you suggest use mains adapter. cabling was so much easier. regards