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Wireless Router
20-11-2008 10:15 AM
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I was wondering if you could help me.
I have just signed up for Plus Net option 2 but as I did not want to commit myself for 12 months I did not sign up for the wireless router provided by Plus Net themselves.
Could someone please recommend a router I could purchase that would work well with Plus Net. I am using a desktop pc so am currently not set up for wireless and therefore will need a USB adapter included.
Many thanks in advance
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Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 10:21 AM
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I think you might have misunderstood our deferred contracts a touch. It isn't a 12 month contract, but you would have had to pay £29.99 for the router if you left before the 12 months had completed.
You wouldn't have to buy out your contract. It's not too late for us to send you a router
Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 10:24 AM
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I could not find out how much I would have to pay if I did leave before the 12 months. If it is only £29.99 I may as well order one.
Does it come with a USB adapter though if my desktop not does not have a wireless connection installed?
Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 10:26 AM
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You should be able to pick one up from any old computer store for £10-15.
Let me know if you want me to order you one and I'll get it sorted.
Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 10:31 AM
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(Sorry for basic questions!)
Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 10:35 AM
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Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 10:39 AM
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If it doesn't than the easiest thing is to add a cheap network card and then any router will work
Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 10:57 AM
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Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 11:53 AM
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Wireless is fine in its place, but there are advantages to a wired connection too.
Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 12:18 PM
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I was under the impression that I needed a wireless enabled network card (is that the right word) installed (I have checked for this under 'My Devices') to go wireless? Or use a usb adapter?
Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 12:44 PM
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Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 12:48 PM
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I think you're confusing network port with USB socket.
The speedtouch modem supplied by Virgin works with a USB port.
You'll find the network port round the back of the PC, generally next to another set of USB sockets. It looks like a bigger version of the socket on the microfilter that you plug your modem into - see picture (it should also have the symbol shown in the picture adjacent to it).
If you don't have a socket, a PCI network card for a wired connection will cost about a fiver!
Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 1:45 PM
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I am 99.99% sure I will have a network port as shown in the picture. But is this all that is required when using a wireless router (with built in ADSL modem)?
Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 1:50 PM
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If the router is sited near the PC you can use a wired connection (all wireless routers come with standard wired ports too!) and you won't need a wireless dongle (just the RJ45 socket and the cable supplied with the router).
If your PC is some distance away then you could look at buying a wireless dongle or a PCI card but I'd only do that if connecting with a wire isn't an option.
Re: Wireless Router
20-11-2008 2:04 PM
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One more question, will the speedtouch work to get me connected when my Plus Net connection is active?
Thanks again. Much appreciated
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