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    adamt Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 23, 2007, 11:20 AM
    Moving from wired to wireless
    I want to move PC upstairs but modem is downstairs what would be recommended at affordable price?
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    Jul 23, 2007, 12:06 PM
    1) Move modem upstairs.

    2) Run Ethernet cable Upstairs.

    3) Wireless, OK, it will be slower, More vulnerable, But convenient.
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    Jul 23, 2007, 12:40 PM
    My suggestion would be to get a Wireless-G router, and a wireless adapter (card or USB). You could probably accomplish this for under $100. It can be made fairly secure, and you may not notice any difference in speed with a slower DSL connection. I have no speed issues whatsoever with my wireless laptop.
    Good luck.
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    Jul 23, 2007, 02:18 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Thomas1970
    My suggestion would be to get a Wireless-G router, and a wireless adapter (card or USB). You could probably accomplish this for under $100. It can be made fairly secure, and you may not notice any difference in speed with a slower DSL connection. I have no speed issues whatsoever with my wireless laptop.
    Good luck.
    I have g router bought it today but hpow does it work cause it got to be connected to the computer.. I don't get it .what do I need to buy?
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    Jul 23, 2007, 03:48 PM
    I thought you may have a phone line upstairs? Guess not. Doesn't get cheaper than free.
    Just carry Computer and filter, plug into upstair phone. If you wanted to be portable or use more than 1 Computer, Use a Router. If it is just upstairs. Phone line in most rooms
    I see. If You do plan on future growth, and Up to learning, and have a little spare time, Get a router.
    Since you got one, They are convient, I've got one, Wireless N for about 6 months, works great, Against better advice. Still a draft. Not fully accepted.
    Linksys has great learning tools, and they are helpful. What Make and Model?
    Do you have a phone line upstairs?
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    Jul 23, 2007, 03:53 PM
    Hey, Just stole this from Curlyben, good person.
    4 steps to set up your home wireless network
    Hope it helps

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