tanveer 59 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 I have netgear, going strong for 2 years. Dlink and cisco are great too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 I would suggest Netgear... comes with 4 LAN Ports... good for normal size house... though range less in furthermost areas... My model was WGR614... though it must have been updated now to include draft N wireless... mine was just A/B/G.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anil_S 6 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 I love Linnksys for this.I managed a old WRT . Flashed it with open source firmware DD-WRT. I can change the range. use it as repeater. use it to connect networks without cable..... & so on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maulik.Parekh 34 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 If u have a always on PC (Server) then u can use 1) connectify software : http://www.connectify.me/index.html 2) Belkin USB Wifi : http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=179211 http://cgi.ebay.in/Belkin-Wireless-External-G-USB-Adaptor-Wi-Fi_W0QQitemZ260550248225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_203?hash=item3caa014721 I am pesonally using this & is working gr8 one thing to note, onboard INTEL WIFI cards do not support AP mode... Intel has upgraded their firmware .. but only for some high end cards ... so check with vendor before buying !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) Due to some budget constraints I cant immediately upgrade to wifi. Will a RJ45 splitter solve my purpose. I have a good bunch of RJ45 straigh & crossed cable. My Modem has RJ45 port. & same is used to connect to desktop. If I divide this port to Two RJ45 using splitter can I connect my Desktop & Netbook to use same Broadband. Password is not required to login to BB. Edited February 14, 2010 by Saurav Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kailash_ 63 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 Due to some budget constraints I cant immediately upgrade to wifi. Will a RJ45 splitter solve my purpose. I have a good bunch of RJ45 straigh & crossed cable. My Modem has RJ45 port. & same is used to connect to desktop. If I divide this port to Two RJ45 using splitter can I connect my Desktop & Netbook to use same Broadband. Password is not required to login to BB. no i dont think thats possible. As without a Hub a you cant create a newtwork... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i will try and find a Alternate solution for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anil_S 6 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 most of the modems have 2 ports. one for USB & other for normal lan cable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
::Hitesh:: 1,763 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) if you canot buy wifi router, you can buy 8 port LAN switch around 800rs. also you can install one more lan card for 250rs and use cross cable 50rs your work will be done. only you have to keep ip address in range. Edited February 14, 2010 by hitesh123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) I have been able to arrange beetel 450BX1 WIFI Modem from a friend who earlier used it with Airtel. It has got 4 Ethernet Ports. At home most time I will be using internet from Desktop only sometimes I will be using WIFI to connect to Netbook. 1. Is it possible to turn off WIFI when not required and using data using same modem? 2. How can I share only files without using BB from this modem? Actual Problem is I am afraid of using WIFI always as heard a lot negative about it (news). Edited February 14, 2010 by Saurav Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kailash_ 63 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 ok Now as you have Wifi Modem Set up Its security Follow the following steps: 1>connect your desktop to your modem. 2>now Open Your browser(Internet explorer,mozilla,google chrome or any 1 you use) 3>type in address bar 192.168.1.1 it will ask for Id n pass. 4>enter Id as admin and password also as admin 5>now you will see lots of option click wireless connection. 6>then security add key WEP or WPA or WPA2 as you wish . 7>Save And reboot. 8>now when your Laptop connects to wifi ,enter the same key to access it . now your Wifi Is secured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanveer 59 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 1. Is it possible to turn off WIFI when not required and using data using same modem? 2. How can I share only files without using BB from this modem? Actual Problem is I am afraid of using WIFI always as heard a lot negative about it (news). You would not want to do that if you have a secure connection using either WEP or WPA. As long as you have a secure connection, you can leave the network on for the whole day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 Pls provide details for WEP or WPA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kailash_ 63 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) HEY Saurav , VISIT THIS LINK Scroll Down and you will see Configure Wifi And Secure Wifi they are power point presentations jus download them hardly 2mb file and view that shall solve all your problems. Also they are step by step procedure on how to configure and secure your wifi I hope that shall help you Edited February 14, 2010 by KooLK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drali 6 Report post Posted February 15, 2010 I am using Mac ID filter instead of WEP.I think it is more secure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
::Hitesh:: 1,763 Report post Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) ^^^ Giving access to particular MAC ID is always secure but can be implimented in home or small office setup. but WEP is very easy to crack so WPA ot WPA2 encryption are use full in big setups Edited February 15, 2010 by hitesh123 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kailash_ 63 Report post Posted February 15, 2010 yes even using MAC is good but for a new Person i prefer WPA2 Its the best Actually... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) I am using Beetel WIFI 450 BX1 it has got 4 LAN ports WIFI & 1 RJ11 input port. My BB Provider HFCL Modem provides an output of RJ45. I hv just to connect it to LAN on PC and access Internet no Username & password are required. Is it possible that I provide the output from HFCL ADSL Modem to LAN1 on Beteel & connect Desktop on LAN 2 & Netbook by WIFI. Will it enable me to access Broadband on Both. If I experiment this are there any side effects? Edited February 24, 2010 by Saurav Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
::Hitesh:: 1,763 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 ^^^ there are two ways to go. 1) configure your broadband in Beetel WIFI 450 BX1 your laptop will connect thru WiFi thru LAN 2) connect your HFCL modem to LAN 1 and other connection as in option-1 but i will suggest go for option-1 it will save your one device . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 Dear All Thanks a lot for helping to connect PC to Netbook & Sharing Broadband. I am Now using Beetel 450TC1 WIFI Modem. I connected LAN from Modem to LAN1 on WIFI and RJ45 Cable from Desktop to LAN2. Netbook is connected by WIFI. For WIFI Security: 1. Added MAC of Netbook 2. Network name Hidden 3. Added a Password for Access. I think this solved my requirements to a large extent. Now the only problem is when BB is working on Netbook its slow / Error on Desktop. I think its just a setting problem for which your help is required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
::Hitesh:: 1,763 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 ^^^ can u tell us problem in detail ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) I shutdown Netbook & just using Desktop connected by LAN2 Sometimes I am getting error Your ADSL is down, please check your ADSL line is plugged correctly! I think there is some conflict with Modem some sort of delay. All setting in Modem are default. Except Passwords. Pls find the manual of Router for your reference. BEETEL_450_BX1_-_E79ZB0Q2_1_User_Manual.pdf Edited February 24, 2010 by Saurav Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
::Hitesh:: 1,763 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 ^^^ i think you should use beetel wifi adsl modem only dont use your ADSL modem . it will solve your all problems ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kailash_ 63 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 I shutdown Netbook & just using Desktop connected by LAN2 Sometimes I am getting error Your ADSL is down, please check your ADSL line is plugged correctly! I think there is some conflict with Modem some sort of delay. All setting in Modem are default. Except Passwords. Pls find the manual of Router for your reference. It seems that there is a problem with the connection. When Connected check if the Display Leds ON the modem are blinking,if they are blinking then theres a problem with the connection n nothing else... let me know if this is the problem... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Settings for HFCL are not available & HFCL does not provide same. Power, Ehternet & Link lights are always on. Data LED sometimes does not glow when I get error. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
::Hitesh:: 1,763 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 ^^^ you can just read setting from HFCL modem and make same setting in WiFi modem . also data led is not glosing means its a either conflict in two modems or line problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
