Hopsta Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Think carefully where you put the Access point, try and get is as central in the house as possible. If you want a hand, gimme a shout. Am sure we can come to some kind of arrangement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2 Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 cheers G,will chat to you if i get any probs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32 Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Always worth downloading something like Network Stumbler or other scanner type applications which will allow you to pick the best channel based on other networks in the area. Plus get an accurate feel for signal strength when placing the wireless router. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 i have bought this linksys gear Wireless-G ADSL gateway (HG200-TS), Wireless-G Broadband Router (HR200-TS Wireless-G Notebook Adapter (HP200-TS) but when i start to install it i have to start putting in ip addresses and other stuff which to be honest is beyond my it skills so i will have to wait untill after my holiday and ask that really nice guy Hopsta to come over and assist me in setting it up,gonna cost me a few beers and burgers at meets just athought, have i got the right gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Are these separate products, or an all in one device? I bought a 3com Wireless ADSL Router, which is one unit. Was dead easy to setup (took all of 1 minute!). It's easy to do - don't let the jargon confuse you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Yes you have the gear sounds absolutely spot on. IP addresses can be very confusing but just use a private address like 192.168.1.0 basically this will allow you 255 addresses from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254, put the router as 192.168.1.1 and then set the DHCP scope from 2 through to 254. If it asks for a subnet mask then use 255.255.255.0 don't worry what that means as it is not worth explaining. If it asks for a gateway, put 192.168.1.1 if it asks for DNS out 192.168.1.1 in other words the router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Home Wireless-G Gateway HG200 The All-In-One Solution for Internet Connectivity The Linksys Home Wireless-G Gateway is the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity. The ADSL Modem function gives you a blazing fast connection to the Internet, far faster than a dial-up, and without tying up your phone line. The Gateway's 10/100 Ethernet port lets you wire up your computer directly, or connect a hub or switch and create as big a network as you need. Or use the built-in Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point to connect up to 32 wireless devices to your network at a blazing 54Mbps, without running cables through the building. It's also compatible with Wireless-B (802.11b) devices, at 11Mbps. You can share files, printers, hard drive space and other resources. The Gateway's Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share that high-speed Internet connection. To protect your data and privacy, the Home Wireless-G Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep Internet intruders and attackers out. Wireless transmissions can be protected by powerful WPA2 data encryption. Configuration is a snap with any web browser. With the Linksys Home Wireless-G Gateway at the heart of your network, you're connected to the future. ADSL2+ Modem, Internet-sharing Router with Ethernet connectivity and Wireless-G Access Point in one box High-speed ADSL2+ Modem gives you a fast, "Always On" connection to the Internet Connect your home PC and other wireless devices to the Gateway and the Internet using the built-in Wireless-G Access Point, or connect directly with the built-in Ethernet port. Advanced firewall, content filtering and security features protect your PCs, your data, and your family all in one plus a card for the laptop but there are things that need doing that i dont want to do in case i bu66er everything up, im pretty savvy with most things, plumbing electrics,diy but it scares me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Yes you have the gear sounds absolutely spot on. IP addresses can be very confusing but just use a private address like 192.168.1.0 basically this will allow you 255 addresses from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254, put the router as 192.168.1.1 and then set the DHCP scope from 2 through to 254. If it asks for a subnet mask then use 255.255.255.0 don't worry what that means as it is not worth explaining. If it asks for a gateway, put 192.168.1.1 if it asks for DNS out 192.168.1.1 in other words the router. [/ QUOTE ] cheers frodo, i may try it if im brave enough, does the fact that im on aol silver bband have any bearing on what i do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 It shouldn't make any difference, but if in doubt check out www.adslguide.org I think they have instructions for a setup with AOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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