How do I get wireless internet through a computer on ADSL or cable modem?
My roommate and I are going to rent an apartment. We each have a laptop. The owner said he would install ADSL or cable internet for us. If my roommate connects to the landline, what do I need to install to get wireless internet?
We are both pretty clueless about this so the simpler the explanation, the more helpful it will be. Is there a product you can recommend? Does it matter that I have a Mac and my roommate has a PC?
Thanks!
Thanks everyone for your input! I’ll try Linksys when I move in.
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You basically need to get a wireless router which connects to your cable modem. I don’t know how it is done w/ DSL – but i DO suggest cable modem / cable internet over DSL – so much faster and more reliable! The Linksys was pretty easy for me to setup, I think it would be easy for you guys to setup too. 
And no your roomates mac and pc can definitely share the connection! May help to find a friend who knows a thing or two about computers and networking who can help you setup properly…you should be fine, but can get a little confusing if you know nothing.
I am waiting for my husband to stop playing Guitar Hero to help me with this. He is the resident and electronics expert.
You will need a router. We have one for our 3 computers. The cable modem is connected to a router, the router is connected to my husband’s computer.
You are also going to need a wireless card of some kind. I have one connected to my computer and the children have one as well.
It doesn’t matter that one of the computers is a Mac.
We have a Linksys (2.4 GHz) router, and my wireless card is by Dynex.
The router will come with a disc and a sheet that will give you full detailed instructions. The wireless card will also come with an instructional disc.
I hope this will help, or at least get you pointed in the right direction.
God bless you.
I recommend buy a Linksys wireless router and install it to only one of your laptops, beware when there installed power on your ADSL first a wait for it to connect and then power on your Linksys for a connection make sure your wif-i or wireless LAN is switched on on your laptops for a wireless connection if you haven’t got these on your laptop you will have to attach one to your laptops yourself. My BT home hub has a wireless network with it and saves me allot of money.