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Posted by L Alpert on August 23, 2005, 6:13 pm
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$Bill wrote:
> chipsandham75 wrote:
>
>> My broadband supplier will be ntl so I have worked out that I will
>> need to ensure that I have an ethernet output when it is installed
>> in a few days time. I will then need to invest in a wireless cable
>> router which will be connected to my modem/set top box via ethernet.
>> Am I right so far???
>
> I would buy a Motorola SB5100/5120 and a wireless Netgear/Linksys
> router to go with. The modem should be available for $50+ and $30+
> after rebates for the router (that's in US, not sure in UK). Make
> sure you get a router with a 4-port switch so you can go wired if
> needed. Also make sure you get a modem that is on your ISPs
> supported list.
This is the combo I have, and it works quite well (Comcast).
Most all cable providers will support SB5100, though I agree with your
assessment check first!
>
>> I have a 3 day old HP Pavilion 3155EA laptop which has both
>> integrated 10/100 LAN Ethernet and Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200
>> 802.11b/g Integrated Wireless LAN. OS is XP SP2 (laptop spec can be
>> found he http://tinyurl.com/76sp8)
>>
>> Does this mean that I will not need to purchase a seperate PCMIA
>> network card for the laptop???
>
> Check your docs and see what the hookup/config looks like.
>
>> Finally, I live in a shared house but will be paying for the
>> broadband myself. In the event that any of my housemates decide to
>> invest in a PC/laptop, can anyone recommend a router that will
>> enable me to set MAC addresses to prevent them using my subscription?
>
> Netgear or Linksys should be ok and reasonably priced.
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