Wireless help???

**leng8021** · 15-07-2007, 08:32 PM

I hv a pc at home using Singtel BBand. I am thinking of getting a laptop. wat is the must hv features in the laptop so that i can share the BBand surf with my pc? Is wireless safe?

**mrleech** · 15-07-2007, 08:54 PM

If possible, do wired.
Wireless is slightly slower and need more security settings.

**Bounty** · 15-07-2007, 09:08 PM

wireless is definitely secured if u have the encryption measures in place for your network.

secondly u have to make sure that ur laptop has with wifi capability (which most laptops will have)

**illusionx** · 15-07-2007, 10:32 PM

Yup, your laptop need to be wifi enabled.

You'll need a router as well and i will say wired is much more better than wireless.

**csl_skyhawk** · 16-07-2007, 01:38 AM

Your laptop needs to be wi-fi capable. Nowadays, most modern laptop comes with in-built wi-fi so that is not much of a problem.

You also need a wireless router. Wireless router allows you to have wired and wireless connectivity.

Wired is secure but at the expense of mobility.

Wireless provided the mobility but in term of security, it depends on the type of encryption used. Unless, the hacker is so determined to hack into your network otherwise most wireless encryptions are secure enough.

**leng8021** · 16-07-2007, 08:58 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Bounty
	wireless is definitely secured if u have the encryption measures in place for your network. secondly u have to make sure that ur laptop has with wifi capability (which most laptops will have)

wat r the steps for encryption measures?

**Bounty** · 16-07-2007, 07:56 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by leng8021
	wat r the steps for encryption measures?

overall it depend on which brand of router u're getting
linksys, netgear and d-link routers have different steps to encrypt the network

hope the above clarifies:biggrin4:

**noruleboy** · 16-07-2007, 08:49 PM

ya i agree. different vendor diff GUI for setup..

i am very use to 2Wire and Dlink.. much easy then linksys

but then starhub like linksys :handsup:

**FallingRain** · 16-07-2007, 08:50 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by leng8021
	I hv a pc at home using Singtel BBand. I am thinking of getting a laptop. wat is the must hv features in the laptop so that i can share the BBand surf with my pc? Is wireless safe?

Er.... does you Singtel BBand come with 2wire Ethernet Modem as for 2Wire 2700HG DSL Wireless should able to help you... :rock:

**haohaoz** · 17-07-2007, 01:56 PM

My suggestion will be not to use wireless as it will be much more troublesome and the speed will be greatly decreased. But if you really do need the wireless feature. Buy a wireless router with good connection speed and make sure that your laptop has a intergrated wireless card to prevent damage.

**csl_skyhawk** · 17-07-2007, 11:23 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by haohaoz
	Buy a wireless router with good connection speed and make sure that your laptop has a intergrated wireless card to prevent damage.

Damage to....??

**alan26** · 18-07-2007, 10:38 PM

I'm using wireless rite now. For linksys, there is some bad point abt it
You need to turn ON the modem and router then turn ON your com.

If reverse the order, u can't connect to internet

**Finale** · 19-07-2007, 12:43 PM

cant? i thought can.. just have to do a right click repair on the bottom right icon?

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