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Hey guys!
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice about setting up internet on my new PC. On my old PC I had access to the internet from a cable that connected to this PC, and this one is connected to the router (I think it's a router lol) downstairs. That's all I know really :p.
So I was wondering, when I get the new PC (which is still not here, the hard-drive packed in during tests or something!) will I be able to just plug the cable running from this PC into my new PC and it will be connected to the internet? or will I have to set something up on the new PC? if so, how would I do that? (note that the PC's will be in the same room pretty much next to each other.)
Just so you know, when I go to Settings > Network Connections it says 'Local Area Connection (Enabled)' and then has 'Local Area Connection 2 (Network cable unplugged)' this is under 'LAN or High-Speed Internet' tab.
Thanks in advance and sorry for my newbieness!
If you have a router then the best thing to do is plug your new pc into the router.
Sorry I confused myself lol, it's a Modem not a router.
Then you should buy a router :p
Seriously, thats the only good way of doing it.
wonderlust
02-12-08, 12:02
+1 on that
there are way more advantages to a router over a modem that make the cost of the router a no brainer.
Same, unless your with virgin and you need a modem and a router
Oh and get a netgear
Netgear DG834 Adsl routers are the most used and common routers on the market so easier to solve if you have a problem with...
however if your with Virgin or have a dislike for Netgear then go for TP-Link easiest routers to setup and never had 1 problem in 5yrs.
wonderlust
02-12-08, 12:27
and bargain Netgear DG834GTs can be had on the Bay for under £20 if you are prepared to reflash an ex sky one. Takes about 5 minutes and is very easy
Or buy a zyxel, had one years ago with 2 aerials (not that i used them)
And it was the most solid built well made GUI i have ever used
I use a linksys wrt54g flashed with tomato :)
I use a linksys wrt45g flashed with tomato :)
ok....:confused:
Hate linksys, my parents have one and i'm forever having to reset it.
Thanks for the advice guys, I am with virgin so I'll go with what tystar said and look for a TP-Link one.
Just to clarify though, like I said with my other PC, I used the cable from this PC to connect with that, and I think there was some 'home network' set up between the 2 PC's... I'm not sure really, my cousin set it up some years ago, and he's kind of hard to get a hold of atm! but that worked fine and I had no lag issues at all. I only really want the net on the other PC for gaming and I never had high ping with the last one.
So, what I'm trying to say is.. would I be able to 'set up' another 'home network' between this PC and the new one that will allow me to connect to the internet, I don't mind if it would reduce speed and such, just as long as I have a decent latency!
Basicly you have a router, two pc's plugged into it, and you can setup a network like that, its easy, just make sure there on the same workgroup
And get a neatgear
TP-Link are naff in my opinion
Yeah, basically doing what monkey and the others said is by far the best way.. Anything else is just going to cause yourself extra hassle.
Just imagine the router as the central point of the network. All network data/traffic passes through it, whether its going to the internet, or going to another PC on your network. To cut it down, once its set up to use your internet connection, just plug in each pc to the router, and it will sort out the rest and sends the data where it should be going! Couldnt be easier :)
Just make sure you get a Modem router if you're on ADSL! Do you know if you are on adsl or cable?
ok....:confused:
Hate linksys, my parents have one and i'm forever having to reset it.
Tomato (http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato) is really good for putting on certain linksys routers. It adds a lot of features which I now could never live without. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Thanks for the advice guys, I am with virgin so I'll go with what tystar said and look for a TP-Link one.
Just to clarify though, like I said with my other PC, I used the cable from this PC to connect with that, and I think there was some 'home network' set up between the 2 PC's... I'm not sure really, my cousin set it up some years ago, and he's kind of hard to get a hold of atm! but that worked fine and I had no lag issues at all. I only really want the net on the other PC for gaming and I never had high ping with the last one.
So, what I'm trying to say is.. would I be able to 'set up' another 'home network' between this PC and the new one that will allow me to connect to the internet, I don't mind if it would reduce speed and such, just as long as I have a decent latency!
I got this one (http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Network+Products/Wireless/DSL%2FCable+Router/TP-Link+TL-WR642G+108M+Wireless+DSL%2FCable+Router+?productId =28138) and so has everyone else who i've set up a cable setup.
Basicly you have a router, two pc's plugged into it, and you can setup a network like that, its easy, just make sure there on the same workgroup
And get a neatgear
TP-Link are naff in my opinion
Netgear for cable users are not the best at all I remeber Coiler swapping 2 over for the tp-link unit and had no issues. but everyone to there own.
You do get quite alot of faulty routers, and its usually caused by the firmware
which is something thats NEVER been a issue with TP-Link routers. but ALWAYS the problem with Netgear. seen more faulty Netgear routers than any other brand.
usually coz providers always load there own onto them but even still.
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Hello again!
Thanks for all the help! it looks like I'll be getting one of those TP-Link routers, I don't like the sound of Netgear... hehe.
Oh and I think I'm on cable, but I'm not sure.. I know I'm useless.
Who do you have to pay for your broadband? And what does it say on your modem, Virgin?
My father pays for the broadband (who is away at the moment), and yes it says Virgin on the modem.
It will be cable then. Get yourself a nice router and some RJ45 network cable and you will be good to go!
+1 on that
there are way more advantages to a router over a modem that make the cost of the router a no brainer.
My Internet download speed almost doubled when I changed my modem for a router. No disconnections and failed downloads.
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