New Netbook...

[Ironhead]

I bought a new netbook today. It is a Asus 1008HA small and thin with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Don't quite have it set up yet. Had to charge it up first. It came with XP loaded on.

What I want to know is. I have a Telus DSL line in my house for my desktop.
It goes through the phone lines. attached to a D Link Modem.

Will I be able to get a wireless router instead of this modem for my DSL and the netbook
I bought today?

Do I have to contact Telus?

I am looking for advice. For the best way I can hook my netbook to my desktop in order to upload files etc.

Thank you.

 

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I have a Telus DSL line in my house for my desktop.
It goes through the phone lines. attached to a D Link Modem.

Ironhead, when you say "D Link Modem," do you mean "D Link Router?"

I'm thinking you are mixing up the terms "router" and "modem" so I am having a bit of trouble understanding your question.

If you are not sure, if you can post the model # of your D-Link I may be able to make some suggestions.

 

[mercyshooter]

Ironhead, when you say "D Link Modem," do you mean "D Link Router?"

I'm thinking you are mixing up the terms "router" and "modem" so I am having a bit of trouble understanding your question.

If you are not sure, if you can post the model # of your D-Link I may be able to make some suggestions.

Telus uses D-Link modems (modified). If Ironhead wants two computers or more to share his internet connection, then he needs a wireless router which will enable him to plug in wired (like desktops) and to use wireless (like laptop computers).

 

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Telus uses D-Link modems (modified). If Ironhead wants two computers or more to share his internet connection, then he needs a wireless router which will enable him to plug in wired (like desktops) and to use wireless (like laptop computers).

Thanks, I see. I'm so used to thinking of D-Link routers I didn't know they made modems.

Ironhead, I've seen Telus customers use combo modem/routers (aka gateways). I don't think they cost extra. Maybe call Telus and see if they will swap out your modem for a gateway:

 

[odin]

Let us know how you like it. I see that it's at the higher end of the notebook price range but still got good ratings. I'm looking for one myself and portability is one of the biggest factors on my list.

 

[mercyshooter]

If you are using the wireless gateway, then you can connect your PCs and laptops to use the internet.