Wireless Broadband - I'm so very confused :-S

Well after about 2 days of research I have finally found this site and

hope that someone out there may be able to part the mists that cloud my

mind.

TOPIC: Wireless network within home to enable wireless broadband

access

My broadband supplier will be ntl so I have worked out that I will need

to ensure that I have an ethernet output when it is installed in a few

days time. I will then need to invest in a wireless cable router which

will be connected to my modem/set top box via ethernet. Am I right so

far???

I have a 3 day old HP Pavilion 3155EA laptop which has both integrated

Wireless LAN. OS is XP SP2 (laptop spec can be found he

network card for the laptop???

Finally, I live in a shared house but will be paying for the broadband

myself. In the event that any of my housemates decide to invest in a

PC/laptop, can anyone recommend a router that will enable me to set MAC

addresses to prevent them using my subscription?

Apologies if this question has been answered before but I have looked

an cannot seem to find the answer myself.

Thanks in advance :-)

You seem to have a pretty good idea of what is required. Be sure that when you set up the wireless router, you enable security and encryption. That, and a password will enable you to prevent use by others. The laptop you mention should work fine with a 'wireless-g' router.

This is the combo I have, and it works quite well (Comcast).

Most all cable providers will support SB5100, though I agree with your assessment check first!