Help with a LAN

Could I have some advice please about setting up a home wireless network.
The main point is to share our broadband connection from Homechoice. They
have
suppled a modem with two outlets on the back - one connected to my PC and
one
intended to be connected to a network. There are three other PCs I want to
allow to share the network. Once we have it set up, we may want to share
files, have family games of Doom, but the main point is sharing the
broadband. I need to stick with the Homechoice modem, as it also includes
TV.

Could I have some advice about what kit I need and how to configure it,
please. I am
concerned about NOT allowing everybody else in the street access to our
connection or the files on our network.

I think I need 802.11g rather than b, just to avoid unnecessary
obsolescence. I assume that I will need a wireless network card in each of
the PCs. Apart from that, I have no real idea. The house is quite spread
out, over 3 floors.

Thanks for any help.

Geoff

The problem you may have is distance, depending on thickness of walls,
material, etc.As the Homechoice system includes a network ready ADSL modem you just
need a basic Firewall Router without built-in modem.
For best coverage I would recommend a Pre-N router. 802.11n is the next
standard for wi-fi giving 108mbps and 5x the coverage area, stronger
signals. The Belkin Pre-N equipment is readily available from most
places.
DO NOT use both connectors on the Homechoice Modem, ONLY use the network
connection plugged into the Router. If you have a machine close enough
to be physically plugged in then that computer will need a 10/100
network card and a cable, plugged into one of the routers 4 switch ports.
For the other machines all you need is either PCI for desk top or PCMCIA
for laptops. One card for each one. Again, it is best that these wifi
cards are all Pre-N for best distance (and speed). Again, Belkin tend
to be easy to install.

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Terry McDonald
http://links.tmcd35.homeip.net
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"tmcd35" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> The problem you may have is distance, depending on thickness of walls,
> material, etc.As the Homechoice system includes a network ready ADSL modem
> you just
> need a basic Firewall Router without built-in modem.
> For best coverage I would recommend a Pre-N router. 802.11n is the next
> standard for wi-fi giving 108mbps and 5x the coverage area, stronger
> signals. The Belkin Pre-N equipment is readily available from most
> places.
> DO NOT use both connectors on the Homechoice Modem, ONLY use the network
> connection plugged into the Router. If you have a machine close enough
> to be physically plugged in then that computer will need a 10/100
> network card and a cable, plugged into one of the routers 4 switch ports.
> For the other machines all you need is either PCI for desk top or PCMCIA
> for laptops. One card for each one. Again, it is best that these wifi
> cards are all Pre-N for best distance (and speed). Again, Belkin tend
> to be easy to install.
>
> --
> -----------------------------------------
> Terry McDonald
> http://links.tmcd35.homeip.net
> -----------------------------------------
>


Thanks for that. It's all still pretty confusing. I found item 87420 at
www.ebuyer.co.uk. Is that what I should be looking at for the pci cards? It
does not mention 802.11n though.

GB wrote:
> "tmcd35" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>The problem you may have is distance, depending on thickness of walls,
>>material, etc.As the Homechoice system includes a network ready ADSL modem
>>you just
>>need a basic Firewall Router without built-in modem.
>>For best coverage I would recommend a Pre-N router. 802.11n is the next
>>standard for wi-fi giving 108mbps and 5x the coverage area, stronger
>>signals. The Belkin Pre-N equipment is readily available from most
>>places.
>>DO NOT use both connectors on the Homechoice Modem, ONLY use the network
>>connection plugged into the Router. If you have a machine close enough
>>to be physically plugged in then that computer will need a 10/100
>>network card and a cable, plugged into one of the routers 4 switch ports.
>>For the other machines all you need is either PCI for desk top or PCMCIA
>>for laptops. One card for each one. Again, it is best that these wifi
>>cards are all Pre-N for best distance (and speed). Again, Belkin tend
>>to be easy to install.
>>
>>--
>>-----------------------------------------
>>Terry McDonald
>>http://links.tmcd35.homeip.net
>>-----------------------------------------
>>
>
>
>
> Thanks for that. It's all still pretty confusing. I found item 87420 at
> www.ebuyer.co.uk. Is that what I should be looking at for the pci cards? It
> does not mention 802.11n though.
>
>
>
>
>
>
I'd say 3x 79080 + 1x 79071 from ebuyer

Terry.

"Terry McDonald" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>
> I'd say 3x 79080 + 1x 79071 from ebuyer
>
> Terry.

Thanks for the advice.

These do seem to have good reviews. Mind you, they are pretty expensive.
About 250 quid for the above kit. So, it bloody well had better work. We
should have installed cat 5 wiring when we bought the house.

GB wrote:
> "Terry McDonald" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>>
>>I'd say 3x 79080 + 1x 79071 from ebuyer
>>
>>Terry.
>
>
> Thanks for the advice.
>
> These do seem to have good reviews. Mind you, they are pretty expensive.
> About 250 quid for the above kit. So, it bloody well had better work. We
> should have installed cat 5 wiring when we bought the house.
>
>
>
I hope all goes well. As I have said before, you biggest problem is
distance. WiFi hates going through walls and all sorts of things can
interfere with it. This kit gives you the best chance. In the unlikely
event the signal doesnt reach the third floor you may also need an
Access Point to extend the range.

The best advice is to try and position the Router as central within the
house as possible, but obviously the position of your Homechoice box is
going to dictate a lot here.

Terry.

"Terry McDonald" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> GB wrote:
>> "Terry McDonald" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>>>
>>>I'd say 3x 79080 + 1x 79071 from ebuyer
>>>
>>>Terry.
>>
>>
>> Thanks for the advice.
>>
>> These do seem to have good reviews. Mind you, they are pretty expensive.
>> About 250 quid for the above kit. So, it bloody well had better work. We
>> should have installed cat 5 wiring when we bought the house.
>>
>>
>>
> I hope all goes well. As I have said before, you biggest problem is
> distance. WiFi hates going through walls and all sorts of things can
> interfere with it. This kit gives you the best chance. In the unlikely
> event the signal doesnt reach the third floor you may also need an Access
> Point to extend the range.
>
> The best advice is to try and position the Router as central within the
> house as possible, but obviously the position of your Homechoice box is
> going to dictate a lot here.
>
> Terry.

Thanks for the advice. Just bought the kit, and I'll let the NG know how it
works once installed.

Geoff