Need a Lan network

hahahari · 28-08-2008, 06:56 AM

Hi guys, I have a tata Indicom broadband connection. I am not very familiar with the router and modem thingy. All I can say is there is a white box (Presumed as modem + Router) with TNDSL.

I have a PC and a laptop, I want to buy a router with which I can use the laptop in the wifi mode and the PC in a wired mode at the same time, ie LAN.

My Laptop runs Vista Ultimate
PC runs Xp pro SP3

Please put in all the suggestions.

hellgate · 28-08-2008, 10:01 AM

1st ask the tata guys if they provide u with a WiFi router in staed of ur current one.if yes then ur prob is solved.

hahahari · 29-08-2008, 06:27 AM

But my PC dosnt have wifi can such a router still be used with my PC?

aytus · 29-08-2008, 06:36 AM

yes.. almost all wifi routers have one or more ethernet RJ-45 slot.

hellgate · 29-08-2008, 09:18 AM

also if u want u can always get a wifi card 4 ur pc for 1.2-1.5k.

hahahari · 30-08-2008, 07:42 AM

Probably nooobie question, @aytus do you mean to say that such a router can be used in a wifi and ethernet mode simultaneously?

hellgate · 30-08-2008, 09:33 AM

afaik u can use both simultaneously

realdan · 31-08-2008, 02:22 AM

yes i have used it simultaneously...before...for wireless router like wrt54g...dlink 524..dlink 624

acewin · 31-08-2008, 06:00 AM

I use BSNL router aka ADSL model, it has 5 RJ45 port and wireless port, works very well.
Had asked in beginning only.

hahahari · 08-10-2008, 05:16 PM

ok I have a budget for 2k.
question 1:

I am trying to use it simultaneously in Ethernet + wifi mode. I need a range of 50 meters. I need the signal to be able to penetrate couple of walls.

WHich router can I opt for?

Question 2:

I will be using Vista in laptop and Xp in PC. Is there anyway I can share the files between them through such an ethernet+wifi arrangement?

acewin · 09-10-2008, 12:56 AM

OMG, 50 meters is too much buddy. I think you are thinking of getting internet for your neighbours. The range of routers generally comes to 10-20 meters

Secondly taking the Wifi router from Tata Indicom customer is not such a good idea. as I do not think there routers such good to have coverage of so much area.