Hi guys, I need a little help please.

I have broadband internet which I get through my ntl digital TV set-top box
via ethernet cable from the box straight into my ethernet card on my PC.
Works great. Only problem is that the set-top box is downstairs and the PC
is upstairs, so I have to trail 30m ethernet cable up the stairs.

Now I know there is such a thing as wireless broadband, but I don't know
where to start. I have bought a D-Link wireless router but it doesn't seem
to allow me access to the internet "Page not found" all the time.

So, can anyone let me know the best (cheapest) way to get broadband on my PC
without the ethernet cable?

I was under the impression that I could connect a wireless transmitter to
the set-top box via ethernet cable, and then have either a wireless receiver
plugged into my PC (either USB or PCI card).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.

Alan

www.alanpark.co.uk wrote:
That's the basic idea. But these devices are very low power (by law) and
don't have a great deal of distance. You may be able to get a more
usuable signal by making your own reflectors for the stubby antennas.
Take a look at http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/Ez-10/ and take a
look. The reflectors actually do have a positive effect and can be made
out of things found around the house.

"www.alanpark.co.uk" <alan@alan.com> wrote in message
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connections to be made, one between the PC and the router, and another
between the router and the internet. Firstly, see if your PC can access
the settings on the router. On many routers, this is done by pointing
their web-browser to a particular address (Commonly 192.168.0.1, but not
always). If so, you are connected to the router. If not, check your
wireless settings. It may be wise to connect to the router via ethernet
to get it set up, then deal with the wireless issue. If you are able to
connect to the router, but not able to connect to the internet, then I
would go through all the routers WAN settings, making sure things like
NAT are correctly set. Usually, these are set up fine straight from the
box, but there's no harm in checking. Routers can be a real pain, but
they are great when they work!

Best of luck

George

"George A Hamilton" <noneofyour@business.com> wrote in message
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actually for an ADSL connection, so that explain why it won't work! I've a
new one specifically for roadband with ethernet.