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get something around 2-3k. Just take the LAN cable and plug it into the router. (where how given in manual) If you are using the telephone line then get the converter if not already present for 800bucks.
I have a linksys one. I used the software that came with it to configure the connection and it was all set up in an hours time. (A 10min work actually)
Keep the router somewhere in the center of the house. Put a password (read in manual) WPA2 mode ( i dont know what it is either; you'll see the options WEP WPA and WPA2)
I think it is the highest security level. If your device is not detecting the router but your PC is then reduce security level from WPA2 to WEP. Dont get into all this now. Buy a router first.
1) Get a Wifi router and use your ADSL modem with it. The Ethernet cable from your ADSL modem goes into the Wifi router which shares the internet through Wifi. Wifi routers also have LAN ports so you can connect your PC through LAN too.
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[You used two devices here]
2) Get a Wifi router with built-in ADSL modem and ditch your current ADSL modem. Telephone line goes in your Wifi + ADSL router, Wifi network is created and once again connect your PC with LAN.
[You used a single device here and this is what I will suggest to avoid hassle]
I will not suggest to go for a Wifi + ADSL modem from BSNL. They are subpar in performance.
Linksys WRT54G2 - only Wifi router with 4 LAN ports. It will cost you 1.5k Linksys WAG54G2 - Wifi + ADSL router with 4 LAN ports. It will cost you 2k [I use this at home]
I dont think the internet speeds will suffer, even if there is it'll be marginal. I just got 425kBps max on my torrent and i have a 4mbps conn so thats pretty decent.
The only thing that suffers is the latency or pings which increase by about 20-30ms i guess. google for info. Only important for gaming. For normal web surfing it is too short to be noticed. Although i even game on wifi (PC and PS3) so thats not a prob.
So in short there will be no significant drop in performance. [Unless you live in a mansion]
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For some reason the above posts dint show up so im replying now
>NO airtel wont have a problem with it but do ask them what kind of router do you need. They said any router will work when i asked them. I use a WRT-120N @2.5k Its a good one and has served me well and even my friends have got the exact same one (again for a 2mbps airtel conn. shared by 3 people)
I didnt understand by what you mean by the wifi sharing the bandwidth.
I am using Netgear wi-fi router with airtel broadband and my friend has Linksys router. I would pick Linksys over Netgear. Easy to setup, great support. I connect my phone (n900), laptop and dekstop to wi-fi and unless something (downloads etc) takes entire bandwidth, there is no issue with speed. Neither me nor my friend had to make any configuration changes to modem. it was more like plug-n-play. and the instruction manual is pretty much straightforward.
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