Broadband setup

[shuck raider]

Presently trying to set up BT Wireless Broadband, can't get the hub to talk to the computer (PC, Windows XP) either by wireless or ethernet.

Computer is upstairs, only BT socket is downstairs, currently connected by extension cable, which may be problem #1

Wireless may not be connecting because I'm unsure if the PC has a built-in adapter - how can I check this? Been into Control Panel/Network Connections but can't see any mention of wireless. Do I need a visit to PC World for a plug-in adapter?

Any pointers appreciated, don't relish a protracted conversation with Bombay/Delhi/Calcutta

 

[redcastle]

you need to plug the hub into the computer using the ethernet cable that should have come with the router/hub.

Do that before you start worrying about the wireless bit for now. Its doubtful theres a wireless adapter in the PC unless its a laptop

make sure the ADSL is on and not blinking on the router.

now give it a go joe

 

[wessie]

Take the hub upstairs and make sure you can get the PC to talk to it using the short cable supplied with the hub.

Once you can see the hub in your "my network places" then open a web browser and type in the address of the hub's setup page. For most routers it is 192.168.1.1 and for a Linksys product you will get something like this:

If you can get this far then plug in your extension cable to see if it will work with that. This process should tell you whether there is a fault with the hub or cable.

If you suspect the hub then try it with another PC to rule out a fault with your own PC.

 

[shuck raider]

Thanx guys, I'll give it a go in the morning