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Forum : Windows XP Support
wi-fi
From: Nathan Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 17:43:18 -0700 am thinking of buying a wi-fi laptop and have tiscali broadband at home but broadband does not have a wireless router. could i still pick up a signal on a wi-fi laptop or would i need a wireless router or what other options are available so i dont have to change my broadband. thanks Nathan. On Sun, 3 May 2009 17:43:18 -0700, Nathan <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote: You would need either a router or a nearby neighbor that doesn't have his/her router password protected (my sister is enjoying her new laptop that way). Many ISP's now supply BB wifi modems as standard, check with Tiscali to see if they will upgrade your modem. If not buy a new wifi modem "Nathan" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message news:guest@unknown-email.com... On Sun, 3 May 2009 17:43:18 -0700, Nathan <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote: You need a wireless router . On May 4, 3:00=A0pm, "Bob Lucas" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote: t.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/adhoc.mspx. It seems that having a separate router and a separate broadband modem the best flexibility. With a combined modem / router unit, if you decide to change broadband service, update to a different wireless network signal (change from 11g to 11n) or your ISP change the service technology, then combined unit will have the be replaced. Most ISP would sell the combined modem / router units at a higher price than the standard broadband router. Also, if your ISP would provide a router/modem, then you will probably be restricted on the "changes" to settings you can do. A lot of ISPs lock their "service" unit settings because just one setting can / will / may affect the service access. |
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