Adding a 2nd PC to a wireless connection Virgin Media Broadband
Hi
Any help much appreciated here.
Just obtained a 2nd PC which I need to be able to share my wireless broadband connection. It has Windows XP but no additional software installed on it at all except the default “Internet Explorer” E icon.
I’ve bought a new Belkin USB adapter for PC#2 and software has installed OK.
I have got a Virgin set top box, CAT-5 cable from box to Netgear box with aerial (is it a Router or Access Point ??), and my main PC has the Netgear USB receiver/adapter. This has worked constantly since 2004.
I’ve got PC#2 to recognise the signal from the Netgear kit (using the same Network Connection 4 and the TWxxxxxx number as my main PC) , and the signal is excellent, but cannot get any actual connection to the web.
If I open the tab from the system tray, it shows 11Mbps and signal excellent, and “packets” sent counts up, but “packets” received stays at zero ???
Does my 2nd PC need anything other than the new USB Adapter (I’ve tried installing the Blueyonder original CD from first installation but this stops as it can’t find a connection).
If anyone needs any more tech information please ask.
Thanks for anyone’s help.
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