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QuickShotProductions
27-01-09, 17:51
Hey guys, sorry ive been away :P

I have a net gear wireless router. I want to install a belkin card slot onto my pc. Just wondering if it will work with the router. Maybe a silly question but just making sure before i lose money on nothing ;)
Nifty
27-01-09, 17:55
If they both support one of the following then you should be all good.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n.
QuickShotProductions
27-01-09, 18:00
Thanks mate :) but what does that mean? how do i find this out? sorry im completely oblivious to the world of wireless
Nifty
27-01-09, 18:01
Should have it on the box, or on the devices themselves, or on the internets :thumbsup:
QuickShotProductions
27-01-09, 18:04
Thanks M8! any idea which is a good to buy? :)
Nifty
27-01-09, 18:08
Just make sure to enable your wireless security, and change the default passwords. Otherwise someone will steal your internets for sure.

I use WPA (PSK) + TKIP which I read is ok. You should have some options for this.
QuickShotProductions
27-01-09, 18:08
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Network+Products/Wireless/Adapter+-+PCI%2FPCI-E+Cards/TP-LINK+Wireless+54MB+PCI+Card+?productId=30513

will this work with

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Network+Products/NetGear+DG834G+54Mbps+Wireless?productId=31843
Nifty
27-01-09, 18:09
Will be fine, all modern WiFi devices should work togather.
QuickShotProductions
27-01-09, 18:10
Thanks alex :D
QuickShotProductions
27-01-09, 18:31
just ordered the wireless card. hope everything works out
Monkey
27-01-09, 22:15
If you have any problems feel free to ask me, i have to deal with about 20 wireless issues a day

And most of which are BT homehubs which are ****e, they say they have wireless N but they dont, they have two wireless g's slapped together and pretty much nothing works with them unless you change then to g and set the security to wep

Quick shot, do you know how to enter your default gateway?
Nifty
27-01-09, 22:16
Quick shot, do you know how to enter your default gateway?

That's a bit personal :p
Monkey
27-01-09, 22:17
Ha ha, you sicko :P

Let me enter your gateway...
Aaron
27-01-09, 22:17
:lol: :lol: :chairfall: :lol:
Nifty
27-01-09, 22:21
Ha ha, you sicko :P

Let me enter your gateway...

Sorry Monkey, that's designated as Exit only!
Aaron
27-01-09, 22:27
Sorry Monkey, that's designated as Exit only!

Please explain...?

;) :D
Monkey
27-01-09, 22:29
Alex is just talking about *** pirates
Nifty
27-01-09, 22:30
Is it just me, or has this thread taken a sudden turn for the worse?
Aaron
27-01-09, 22:42
Alex is just talking about *** pirates
I know exactly what he was talking about.. I was just trying to be awkward and make him fully explain.. :lol: ;)
Monkey
27-01-09, 22:46
It has indeed, just wait until quick shot comes back
Nifty
27-01-09, 23:57
Yeah he's going to wonder what happened to his serious thread, maybe if we get it back on track then he might not notice.


So yeah... wireless, it's a b****
Biodoid
28-01-09, 00:50
war drive ftw :thumbsup::lol:
Nifty
28-01-09, 09:59
war drive ftw :thumbsup::lol:

Totally unnecessary where I live, within my range there are 4 unsecured wireless networks...
Monkey
28-01-09, 21:22
Thats cos people are stupid
mac124
28-01-09, 22:16
Yeah he's going to wonder what happened to his serious thread, maybe if we get it back on track then he might not notice.


So yeah... wireless, it's a b****





Pfffft page 3 like thats gonna happen :twisted:
QuickShotProductions
29-01-09, 15:53
What have you done to my thread! lol

The wireless came today, quite quick I'd say, nicely packaged as always lol.
I'm gonna instal it and see what happens, I'll keep you updated
QuickShotProductions
29-01-09, 16:08
I forgot how much dust pcs collect -.-
QuickShotProductions
29-01-09, 16:13
can i put a hoover to my pc? lol
Nifty
29-01-09, 16:45
can i put a hoover to my pc? lol

Uhh, well I reckon there's a static risk with that but some people do it and never have a problem.

I prefer to take it outside and use compressed air, usually from my lungs :p
QuickShotProductions
29-01-09, 17:20
Yar well my pc still works,

the problem is the wireless isnt :/ bottom right says no tp-link adaptor and when i try and open the software, it comes up for a split second and dissapears. help?
wonderlust
29-01-09, 17:21
I have done so, but I would suggest leaving the mains lead connected but the PSU turned off, that way the case is earthed.
wonderlust
29-01-09, 17:22
Is the card seated correectly?

Have you tried the card in another slot?
QuickShotProductions
29-01-09, 17:25
so that means it doesnt see the hardware? bah!
wonderlust
29-01-09, 17:32
well thats what i am guessing

Does it show up in device manager?
QuickShotProductions
29-01-09, 17:34
Haven't checked but I'd think it would since it said its installed and comes up in the programs list
QuickShotProductions
29-01-09, 17:53
eh... Must get a pint, I'll work out this crap later -.- thanks guys
QuickShotProductions
30-01-09, 14:41
Ok back to work.

just curious, if i dont have any more slots to put that wireless on, is there any sort of extension i can buy?
QuickShotProductions
30-01-09, 15:08
The part that slots into my pc, it has two holes

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll56/Chrismonos/IMG_0130.jpg

Wheras my motherboard only has on part. Does this mean ive done something wrong?
wonderlust
30-01-09, 16:23
No it just means it will work in a 5v or a 3.3v PCI slot

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Local_Bus
QuickShotProductions
30-01-09, 16:57
:) ok well ive changed slot and its working now, thanks for help guys
wonderlust
30-01-09, 18:36
You are welcome