I have a Speedtouch 545 4 port router like this one:

I currently use an ethernet connection on my desktop PC, but have just picked up an HP laptop and wondered what cards I will need to put into both the router and the laptop to be able to get it going without wires.

From what i can find on the net it suggests a speedtouch wifi card ? but is that just the manufacturer saying "use my product" when infact any generic card will do???:confused:

The laptop is a HP Pavilion ZE4800

If you could point to something on the likes of PC world that would be ace

Well the wireless network thing is like this...

It's a network, that is without wires.

HTH :P

Seriously though, any card that meets the same standard, such as 802.11b/g from a reputable manufacturer will work just fine

So two of these would do me then??

"NETGEAR WG511 54MBPS WIRELESS PC CARD

Up to 5x Faster and Backward Compatible with 802.11b Wireless Networks

Freedom of movement and flexibility of access NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card gives you both in spades! Designed to the 802.11g specification, this versatile PC card offers speeds up to nearly five times faster than widely deployed IEEE 802.11b wireless networks found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the globe.

This versatile PC card works with either wireless standard, 802.11b or 802.11g, to keep you connected today and tomorrow. Put it in your notebook PC and no matter where you are, at home, at the office, at the airport or in other public access areas, this versatile adapter automatically selects the best connection available, giving you constant access to corporate resources, e-mail, and the Internet. Use it to quickly network employees, saving the time and expense of Ethernet cabling. Easy to set up and use, it auto-selects the best available connection and adapts the settings to match. NETGEAR's intuitive Install Wizard makes driver installation a cinch. And with up to 128-bit WEP encryption, you can rest assured that your wireless network communications are private.

High-Speed

Fully IEEE 802.11b (2.4 GHz) compliant for wireless network access from your notebook PC, this PC Card has both standards built in, so you can connect your notebook to existing 802.11b infrastructure, and also to the high-speed networks based on the 802.11g specification. Delivers digital images, videos, and MP3 files at speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Dynamic rate shifting according to environmental conditions achieves the fastest possible connections.

Untethered

Supports office roaming for notebook PC users for shared broadband Internet access and resources. Provides maximum mobility from home, the office, the airport, and other public access areas. And the NETGEAR Wireless LAN Manager lets you create profiles that reflect specific WLAN settings for each place you travel.

Secure

Provides the highest available level of industry-standard WEP encryption: 128-bit for both 802.11b and 802.11g devices. Will support MAC address authentication, 802.1x and WPA with future firmware upgrades: these enhanced security measures ensure only authorized users can access the network.

Dependable

Dynamic rate shifting according to environmental conditions achieves the fastest possible connections. Thorough testing ensures quality and dependable operability, which NETGEAR backs up with a solid 3-year warranty.

* Actual speed will vary depending on environmental, operational and other factors

** Actual Range will vary depending on environmental and other factors

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Should do, the netgear ones are fine under windows anyway.

If you are after putting one in the port on the side of the router then yues do use the one they suggest, but for computers those you said should be be ok.