wireless broad band help needed

boxesgirl · 11-09-2008, 03:14 PM

Hi to all, i am new to this forum and i need help from the experts please.
i have just had a lap top and i want to be wireless i am currently using the yellow lead to connect to the internet. I am with BT and i have a bt voyager modem it is not wireless, i have been given a sky wireless modem it is made by netgear can i use this if i can how do i set it up. If you can not already tell i am useless with this techy stuff sorry !!!!

Sniper · 11-09-2008, 06:06 PM

which laptop is it? because first, we need to check if it has a wireless device fitted.

boxesgirl · 11-09-2008, 06:12 PM

It is a toshiba tecra t9100

Sniper · 11-09-2008, 07:19 PM

Google search didn't reveal much information but it does look like the laptop doesn't have inbuilt wireless. What you need is USB wireless adapter, something like Netgear WG111 Wireless 54Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter: Electronics & Photo: Amazon.co.uk which should come with software that includes a setup wizard.

DaRuSsIaMaN · 15-09-2008, 04:52 AM

It does have wireless, according to this ZDNet page. Also, an unofficial one here (someone selling). There is no more such a thing as laptops sold without a wireless adapter built in, is there??

Ghostman 1 · 16-09-2008, 01:09 PM

You could try this software Easy WiFi Radar...
Manual - Easy WIFI Radar

sabashuali · 21-09-2008, 03:30 PM

Hi

You should be able to use the Sky modem but I'd like to suggest something if you would not mind...
First, get a better wireless adapter. The laptop according to ZDnet uses 802.11b which has been now superseded by 802.11g. With prices of USB adapters ever falling you can get a decent one for about £20.

That is not all.... In order to use the Netgear modem/wireless router you will need to mimic the connection settings from the BT modem so when you fire your Netgear up it will connect to your ISP. Have you ever logged in to your BT modem?
This is normally done by typing 192.168.0.1 into the Internet explorer address field. Then you might have to use a username and password to log in to the modem.

Here is the webpage of the hardware I think you have (I am a SKY customer and that is the one I have) Support Page

Check the installation guide and the refrence manuall and see if that gives you an idea...

Let us know how you get on with getting the connection settings from the BT modem

11-09-2008, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
boxesgirl Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 Status: Offline	wireless broad band help needed Hi to all, i am new to this forum and i need help from the experts please. i have just had a lap top and i want to be wireless i am currently using the yellow lead to connect to the internet. I am with BT and i have a bt voyager modem it is not wireless, i have been given a sky wireless modem it is made by netgear can i use this if i can how do i set it up. If you can not already tell i am useless with this techy stuff sorry !!!!

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Sniper Administrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 24 Male Posts: 4,420 Times Helpful: 116 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline My Computer	which laptop is it? because first, we need to check if it has a wireless device fitted. __________________ Zone 365 \| F@H Team \| Team Stats \| Use The Thank You System \| My Groups: Manchester United \| Apple

11-09-2008, 07:19 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
Sniper Administrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 24 Male Posts: 4,420 Times Helpful: 116 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline My Computer	Google search didn't reveal much information but it does look like the laptop doesn't have inbuilt wireless. What you need is USB wireless adapter, something like Netgear WG111 Wireless 54Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter: Electronics & Photo: Amazon.co.uk which should come with software that includes a setup wizard. __________________ Zone 365 \| F@H Team \| Team Stats \| Use The Thank You System \| My Groups: Manchester United \| Apple

15-09-2008, 04:52 AM	#5 (permalink) Top
DaRuSsIaMaN Geek Comrade Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 22 Male Posts: 749 Times Helpful: 12 Status: Offline My Computer	It does have wireless, according to this ZDNet page. Also, an unofficial one here (someone selling). There is no more such a thing as laptops sold without a wireless adapter built in, is there?? __________________ Ignorance is bliss. Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions... "So, got any kids?" - Stephen Colbert My computer is not much to brag about, but I shall do so anyway. AMD 1800+ Athlon XP..............SoundBlaster PCI 512 ASUS A7N8X..........................WD 80GB ATI Radeon 8500....................WinXP Pro

21-09-2008, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink) Top
sabashuali Ani Ma'amin Join Date: May 2005 Age: 41 Male Posts: 1,452 Times Helpful: 71 My Mood: Grumpy Status: Offline My Computer	Hi You should be able to use the Sky modem but I'd like to suggest something if you would not mind... First, get a better wireless adapter. The laptop according to ZDnet uses 802.11b which has been now superseded by 802.11g. With prices of USB adapters ever falling you can get a decent one for about £20. That is not all.... In order to use the Netgear modem/wireless router you will need to mimic the connection settings from the BT modem so when you fire your Netgear up it will connect to your ISP. Have you ever logged in to your BT modem? This is normally done by typing 192.168.0.1 into the Internet explorer address field. Then you might have to use a username and password to log in to the modem. Here is the webpage of the hardware I think you have (I am a SKY customer and that is the one I have) Support Page Check the installation guide and the refrence manuall and see if that gives you an idea... Let us know how you get on with getting the connection settings from the BT modem __________________ This is not a PC friendly user!!! "...when you find someone you really love, all the rest is just... other stuff." - *Leanne Anika Battersby* Help with digital video? Help My Mini City to grow Hit or Miss

11-09-2008, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
boxesgirl Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 Status: Offline	It is a toshiba tecra t9100

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Ghostman 1 Ultra Geek Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 730 Times Helpful: 34 My Mood: Mellow Status: Offline	You could try this software Easy WiFi Radar... Manual - Easy WIFI Radar

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