Wireless router

Hi, I am running XP on my pc, my daughter has a laptop which is running vista. If i buy a router what should i buy, considering it will only be used wireless (internet). Do i need to upgrade to windows vista. Oh will i need more memory as i am only running 1028.

Gazz

 

Does your broadband connection come in to the house via a telephone line or via cable? If via a phone line then you should choose a model with a modem built in; if it's via cable then choose a cable modem.

Netgear is popular, looks nice and is thoroughly decent.

I use one of these at home.

Linksys is (IMO) v.good but does look more industrial. I use their Wireless Access Points in connection with my work. This is their wireless router with modem built in.

I would be very surprised if you had to upgrade the XP machine to Vista. Likewise the memory should be OK too.

Setting up can seem like a bit of a mountain at first, but if you take baby steps it'll be fine.

Good luck

 

I know b*****-all about computers, but set up a Belkin modem router without any problems. My elderly laptop runs XP and my daughter's flashy Dell runs Vista. All connected without any hassle.

 

Thanks guys

 

Just to let you guys know it was easy.