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mad1 · December 4th, 2001, 11:22 AM

I am going to connect a wireless internet connection to my home.The cable coming from the antenna is "Heliax" and I want to connect this to a router to make a home network,how can I accomplish this/

DanU · December 5th, 2001, 03:56 AM

My understanding is that it shouldn't be much different than a regular cable or DSL connection. Connect your router's "internet" or "uplink" port to the ethernet port of the transceiver. Then plug the coax cable from the antenna to the antenna jack.

You'll also need to aim the antenna toward's your ISP's radio tower, just like you would a TV antenna.

mad1 · December 5th, 2001, 08:08 AM

Any recommendations on a 4 port router?

I can see the antenna from the top of my house,this will be easy to line up.

DanU · December 6th, 2001, 01:48 AM

I bought a Netgear 4-port router and I like it so far. The web based interface makes for a very quick and easy setup.

You can also buy routers with bells and whistles like firewalls, print servers, VPN, etc. Naturally the cost goes up when the features are added. For a bare-bones 4-port router, you can get one for less than $100. Occasionally I'll see one for less than $50 with rebate. Check out Doc's Deals for the latest router bargains.