Wireless router?

[mrs.chappie]

I want to use a laptop, and have it linked to our main computer so that I can connect to the internet from the laptop.

Is this done using a wireless router? Or am I barking up the wrong tree?

Do I need to "get a little man in" to set it up, or is it something you can do yourself? (I'm not good with computers so wouldn't be able to do anything complicated!)

TIA.x

[ChuckFickens]

Yep done with a wireless router which will replace your existing modem or router.

They are not really hard to setup but if you are unsure and you know a "little man" to come and do it and it's not gonna cost you a fortune then may be easier to get him to install it, just make sure he sets the security up on it too.

[mrs.chappie]

Thanks for that, Chuck - appreciated.

[Ethel]

Your wireless router may not necessarily replace the modem - many very good routers are not modems, and connect to your existing modem.

This is often the preferred way with Virgin cable broadband users.

[ChuckFickens]

Ethel is right, I was using the common terminology, strictly speaking a wireless router will not replace your modem, a wireless router/modem (which is just both bits in one box) will replace your modem.

if you are on virgin you just need a wireless router if you have ADSL through your phoneline then a wireless router/modem is what you need

[mrs.chappie]

Thanks Chuck and Ethel.

I think I most definitely need to get a little man in ............

:o)

[ChuckFickens]

yep get your local IT dwarf round :)

[Ethel]

I could do it for you. :)

You should try to do it yourself - then you will know what to do in future.

[mrs.chappie]

Hey Ethel, sure do wish you lived closer to me. :o)

I daren't try it in case I c0ck it up completely - I just wish I knew more about computers.

Thanks again you's two for your help.x