Wireless Shared Broadband in Bristol

Full Network Solution for Sharing Broadband

• The original 'base' PC/Notebook that previously ran the broadband connection, can be turned off while remote PC/Notebooks are using the broadband connection.
• All PC's/Laptop on the network can simultaneously share the broadband connection.
• It is expandable.
• Transmissions are encrypted for privacyto avoid unauthorised use of your broadband connection. Otherwise anyone (in range) with the right receiver can use a unencrypted system.

• All prices include hardware, software and installation. No extra for VAT.

What you Need on Site

• A working broadband connection (including USB modems), this can be BT, AOL, Plus Net, Tiscali, Force 9, Virgin ... and so on.

  Virgin cable broadband customers can be supplied too but need slightly different equipment.

• One free power socket may be needed on some computers with USB Modems.
• One free working networking connection* on the PC or Notebook next to the broadband modem. If you don't have one this can be fitted on most PC's for an extra £20.
  *Not needed if the existing modem connects to the PC/Notebook through a network connection already.
• One free working USB connection (or PCI slot) on the remote PC/Notebook. If you don't have one a 4 port USB v2 (internal PCI card) can be fitted on most PC's for an extra £20.
• Broadband Modem and PC should be reasonably close together, approximately within 6' or 2m. Longer is not a problem but there may be an extra charge for long cable runs.
• If the PC's and/or Laptops you wish share broadband on are running slowly. Consider the preliminary clean-up option too.

Not exactly sure if you have all that or what a network or USB connection looks like? Most modern PC's and Notebooks have them.

If in doubt phone 0117 3789 546 or E-Mail for help.

What Hardware you Get

• A modern ADSL2 Modem supporting up to 24Mb internet connection speeds.
• Wireless Adapter Point (WAP) upto 125Mb.
• 4 Port 10/100Mb Wired Switch: Allowing direct wired connection to the modem of up to 4 PC's/Laptops.
• Hardware Router: Also known as a Hardware Firewall for additional security, making your network less 'visible' on the net.
• Optional Wireless Network Adapter for remote PC/Laptop optional USB or PCI card fitting.
• Single box combined Switch/Modem/Router/WAP solution.

How Long will it Take?

All components are set-up and tested before installation, on site it usually takes about 1 hour.

How Far will the Wireless Transmissions Travel?

It depends on both distance and thickness of walls and floors between the transmitter and receiver, in practice up to 30m (100'). Much less if you have thick stone or brick walls, these are found usually in older properties.

If the signal from the wireless access point to the remote PC/Laptop runs diagonally through a wall that counts as a very thick wall indeed, so position of the transmitter and aerial on the remote device is important too.

Preliminary Clean-up

If your current system is having problems (ie running slowly) why not take advantage of 30 minutes or 1 hours preliminary work for £10/£20. This includes Virus clean-up, software removal of unused or unwanted software, removal of hacking software, ... and so on.

Please note: This does not guarantee removal of all virus's, spy ware and all unnecessary software. However in the vast majority of cases very noticeable improvements can be made.

Expandable

Upto 4 PC's or Notebooks can be connected to the system through the wired connections and at least 4 wireless connections. Supports older wireless cards using the slower 801.11b standard as well as the faster 801.11g standard.

Effects of Shared Usage

When multiple users use the internet at the same time, each will have a share of the available bandwidth. Heavy usage (ie large file downloads, playing online video/audio and some online gaming) will make everyone have slower access.

Security

WEP 128 bit password access set-up as standard.