Q&A: What do I require to network my Virgin media broadband connection ?
Question by PARADOX: What do I require to network my Virgin media broadband connection ?
At the moment the house has a virgin connection downstairs but I need to extend it into my bedroom how is this done ?
There is another pc downstairs just to clarify that point
Best answer:
Answer by Germann A
Option 1) Call Virgin to install second (or more) connection point
Option 2) Buy wired cable router
Option 3) Buy wireless cable modem and connect over wireless
I would go for option 3) if you will ever decide to add yet another computer or connect while you are in the garden…
If you do go that way I suggest you read [a lot] about wireless security and encryption unless you do not mind your neighbours using your connection and you files…
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
2 options that i can think of really
1 – Network plug
http://www.maplin.co.uk/searchtemplate.asp?criteria=NETWORK%20PLUGS
plug one in a plug socket next to the virgin box and the other upstairs in yor bedroom. Not sure if u need ethernet cables to plug them into the pc and virgin box. I should think you do but i cant see anything that says it.
2 – Go Wireless. You need a wireless router and a receiver for it.
There are 2 types out there. ADSL and Cable. ADSL is for BT phone lines, Cable… well, cable (Fibre optics). So look out for a wireless router for cable.
Ive just spotted this on pc worlds website.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/357897
I think this would be ideal, it has a wireless router which u plug into the virgin box and a usb adaptor which u plug into the pc upstairs.
Option 2 is the best route for you in my opinion