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What is the best way to connect my desktop PC to my wireless modem/router?
I’m buying a new desktop PC and want to know if the USB wireless receivers are worth using, and if so which make/model – or if I should get a PCMA wireless receiver. Im using a Belkin 54G modem+router. My budget is £400 just for the tower.
I suggest you get a Belkin network adapter, since although all makes conform to standards, sometimes there are minor differences that make setting up a bit more difficult. Try Wireless G Plus Desktop Card F5D7001 (internal) or Wireless G USB Network Adapter F5D7050, both cost less than US$70.
I don’t know what you mean by PCMA, but if you’re thinking of PCMCIA, these cards fit only in laptop slots.
It’s your decision to choose an internal or USB adapter: USB adapters are easier to install, but they use one port you could need for other purposes. On the other hand, internal slots are seldom used nowadays, but you might need a technician to install it.
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can i have a wired desktop pc along with 3 wireless laptops all on the same network?
i currently have a cable modem and a us robotics wireless router. The desktop pc is wired into the router, and the laptops are all getting internet via this router… now all laptops are running windows xp while the desktop is running vista… can this be done or would i need to get a wireless adapter for the desktop pc?
As long as your desktop has the main connection via cable through the modem, you should be fine.
The only downfall with having a large amount of computers on one network is your internet speed. It may get affected from the lack of necessary bandwith, especially if every computer is running at the same time.
Do hard drives on desktop pc’s catch on fire if they are really hot?
So i am planning on getting a new HD and i read it is hot so umm…
Do hard drives on desktop pc’s catch on fire if they are really hot?
i dunno where you are reading this but immediately stop going there.
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what is the phone that can be used with desktop pc to record in coming messages?
I want a standard phone machine or digital that I can use along with my desktop pc to receive incoming calls or to transmit outgoing calls through the pc.
There are many software programs for your PC that make it perform as an answering machine (regardless of what phone you use). Here is one
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How do I share an internet connection between my desktop pc and my new laptop?
I have a year old desktop pc, and just purchased a new laptop..can anyone tell me in simple steps how to set them up to share a dsl internet connection? the desktop is running xp and the laptop has vista…
Let’s cover what you need to get Internet access to more than one computer at home, via wireless LAN.
1. You order or use your existing Cable or DSL Internet access.
2. Your Cable or DSL company sets up your Internet access and typically either rents or sells you a Cable or DSL "modem".
Prices for Cable or DSL Internet access vary from approximately $19 per month to $80 per month in the United States. This varies based on bandwidth, location, and provider.
At this point you have what is commonly called Broad Band Internet access.
Now you want to share that high speed connection with more than one system or you want to be able to cart your laptop all over the house and stay connected to the internet.
1. Confirm that your system has a wireless adapter or get one and install it. You need one of these for each computer.
2. Get a wireless router. I recommend the D-Link Dir-655. Get D-Link n series Adapters if you get the D-Link wireless router.
3. Plug the wireless router directly into the Cable or DSL "modem" via an Ethernet cable.
4. Unplug the electrical cord from your Cable or DSL "modem" for 30-45 seconds.
5. Plug the power cable back in.
6. Check the Cable or DSL "modem" for green lights.
7. Make sure that the properties of TCP/IP are set to Obtain IP address automatically, and obtain DNS automatically on ALL of your computers.
8. Turn on or reboot your system(s).
Now you should be able to stay connected to the Internet with all of your computers.
If you can not access the Internet from every computer:
Attempt to log in to your wireless router via your web browser (internet exploder or Firefox) by typing in http://192.168.1.1/
Then log in using admin and admin typically. Be sure to change the password to something of your own choosing.
Enable DHCP by following the instructions in the manual for your wireless router.
You only need one wireless router for you wireless LAN. One wireless router can potentially accomodate up to 253 wireless computers. My wireless router only has MAC tables for up to 32 devices.
For extra security:
1. Don’t announce the SSID of your wireless router.
2. Use WPA2 if you can. WPA-PSK if not, or WEP at the least.
3. Put the MAC addresses of all of your computers into the MAC routing table of your wireless router and ONLY ALLOW from the addresses in the table of the wireless router.
4. Turn the SPI firewall of the wireless router ON.
5. Filter anonymous or incomplete packets.
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How do i turn my desktop PC into a phone?
I use Tiscali broadband which provides me with free phone calls at any time. I have an adsl filter on my telephone line so that i can connect my computer to it. In the back of my pc are several USB ports and an Ethernet port.
What i want to be able to do is use my desktop microphone & speakers built into the pc & dial people either from software or by clicking or by clicking on the telephone icon in MS Outlook Contacts.
I know that i can use SKYPE but why use that (& pay extra) when i may be able to use my exisiting phone line where i can get free calls anyway.
The ‘unhelpful’ staff in PC World tell me that there’s nothing i can do & i’ll have to use SKYPE & pay for the calls but i seem, to remember that my PC 10yrs ago had a phone dialler in the Accessories section.
Please help me prove the PC World staff wrong!
You can but you have to get some hardware to interface between your PC and your phone line. Some (old fashion dial-up) modems can handle voice as well as data calls so see if you have one on the back of your PC.