Wireless network without the use of ethernet

kibareneth · 07-02-2006, 08:22 PM

I was trawling ebuyer (as you do ) lookin for a router that i could attach to my pc next to my modem and wirelessly connect to my pc in another room. the problem is the pc near the modem cannot use ethernet because my sister decided to jam crayons in the slot

. However i cant find any low price wireless router (i think this is what i want) that can connect to my computer using a usb cable as opposed to an ethernet cable.

**The_Other_One** · 07-02-2006, 08:28 PM

Why not just get a wireless card for your PC, or another NIC(they cost next to nothing anymore) or just clean out the ethernet port? And yeah, USB is an option, but I'd advise aginst that due to the extra stress, settings, and such on your computer. Ethernet is so much easier, or at least I think so...

Adam135 · 07-04-2006, 02:25 AM

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/90975/rb/20216974084

Why not just use this, use a Cat-5 from the router to your computer then-

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/63002/rb/20216974084

That to your other computer

Total= £47.02 (That is with shipping)

OR,

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/97601/rb/20216983138

For £41.98 (That is with shipping)

kibareneth · 07-04-2006, 01:48 PM

Because im using a cable modem, not asdl

Adam135 · 07-04-2006, 03:52 PM

Or you could attatch two PCI or USB wireless devices and share the connection.

The USB to the Router is a pain in the A** it takes forever to set up and that is only if you have a compatable modem.

07-02-2006, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
kibareneth New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Wireless network without the use of ethernet I was trawling ebuyer (as you do ) lookin for a router that i could attach to my pc next to my modem and wirelessly connect to my pc in another room. the problem is the pc near the modem cannot use ethernet because my sister decided to jam crayons in the slot . However i cant find any low price wireless router (i think this is what i want) that can connect to my computer using a usb cable as opposed to an ethernet cable.

07-02-2006, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	Why not just get a wireless card for your PC, or another NIC(they cost next to nothing anymore) or just clean out the ethernet port? And yeah, USB is an option, but I'd advise aginst that due to the extra stress, settings, and such on your computer. Ethernet is so much easier, or at least I think so... __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

07-04-2006, 02:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Adam135 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bournemouth Uni Posts: 461	http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/90975/rb/20216974084 Why not just use this, use a Cat-5 from the router to your computer then- http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/63002/rb/20216974084 That to your other computer Total= £47.02 (That is with shipping) OR, http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/97601/rb/20216983138 For £41.98 (That is with shipping) __________________ New Build- Intel Q6600 @3.6Ghz 4GB OCZ Plat Memory @ 933mhz P5Q PRO P45 Antec 300 (For Now) Freezer 7 500GB WD Sapphire HD 4850 @ 680/1000

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Adam135 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bournemouth Uni Posts: 461	Or you could attatch two PCI or USB wireless devices and share the connection. The USB to the Router is a pain in the A it takes forever to set up and that is only if you have a compatable modem. __________________ New Build-** Intel Q6600 @3.6Ghz 4GB OCZ Plat Memory @ 933mhz P5Q PRO P45 Antec 300 (For Now) Freezer 7 500GB WD Sapphire HD 4850 @ 680/1000

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07-04-2006, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
kibareneth New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Because im using a cable modem, not asdl