1. I want to upgrade the memory on my PC, what should I do?
Click here to use our memory assistants
to find the right memory for your machine
2. I want a replacement cartridge for my printer.
Click here to use our office supplies assistant, Select
your printer make and model, and our assistant will list all the consumables for your printer.
3. I'm struggling to find the correct cable.
Click
here to use our cable assistant, simply select the port type on
your devices and the assitant will do the rest.
4. I'm looking for a satellite navigation system for my pocket pc / ipaq?
TOMTOM NAVIGATOR 3 (product code TOMNAV20) works
with all modern bluetooth Windows based handhelds. Please check the
specification of your handheld and http://www.tomtom.com/
for compatibility issues.
5. I want to share my keyboard, mouse and monitor on two or more
PCs, what do I need?
You will require a KVM switch. The entry level model is the Computer
Gear KVM 2 Port Switch (product code COKVM005) for PS2 connections
for up to 2 PCs. There are many more options available, for example
to support more PCs and other connections such as USB, for these please
look at the KVM section of our website or call pre-sales technical
help on 08701 664 668 (account holders only).
6. I want a printer cable for my printer.
Standard cables are usually either a parallel cable - product
code BELPS001 is a standard 1.8m length cable OR a USB cable - product
code BELUSB01, again a standard 1.8m length. If you are unsure of
which cable you need, why
not tray our Cable Assistant which will guide you through choosing
the right cable.
7. I am looking for a replacement battery for my APC UPS.
First, visit
the APC website to find the RBC number for your replacement battery
(such as RBC5). Place this number into the "quicksearch" box on our
web site and you will be given our part number and can order the item
on our website.
8. I would like to split the monitor/graphics signal of my PC to 2 or more monitors.
Product code BELMK021
will do this for two monitors. As signal quality is lost when splitting
it is not recommended to use cables in length of more than 5 metres.
Because of this quality loss it is also recommended to buy a box that
amplifies the signal should you wish to go above 2 monitors. Product
code BELEXP01 will support up to 4 monitors, Product
code BELEXP02 will support up to 8 monitors.
9. I have USB ports on my PC/laptop and I would like to connect to PS/2 or serial port devices.
Product code COUSB005
will give you two PS/2 ports from one USB port. Product
code COUTSC01 will give you one 9 pin serial port from 1 USB port.
Please note some serial devices do require a true serial port to work
rather than a converter cable, please check with the manufacturer of
the item you are trying to connect if unsure.
10. I want a wireless high speed internet connection and to share
it out on a few machines in my office, what devices will I need?
Firstly a wireless router will be needed. There are two main types of
modern internet connections, ADSL which comes through a normal telephone
line but is then separated between voice and data signal. There is also
cable broadband which carried under ground on cables similar to cable
TV and is provided by companies such as NTL or Telewest. You will need
either a cable/DSL router or an ADSL modem router depending on your
connection, please check first. Then there are two main choices of speeds
to choose from, 11mbps (known as 802.11b) and 54mbps (known as 802.11g).
If all you would like to do is share the internet across several machines
then 11mbps is more than enough, for sharing larger files between machines
however, 54mpbs equipment is recommended. You will also need wireless
adapters for your computers. These come in 3 main forms. PCMCIA for
laptops (please make sure you have a free, available slot first), PCI
cards for PCs, which go inside the PC (again please make sure there
is a free slot, and also be aware you will have to go inside the PC).
The third choice is a USB adapter, which can be used on either PCs or
laptops. As USB adapters are usually plugged in via a 1 or 2 metre lead
you have the advantage of moving the adapter into such a place that
receives the best signal.
Other things to bear in mind:
- Most routers also have 4 normal "wired" ports meaning you can directly
connect some of your machines via network cable if wireless is not required
on all machines.
- Ranges of wireless can change dramatically. Common obstacles include
walls and large metal objects such as filing cabinets, however all solid
objects will cause shorter signals. PC World Business can arrange site
surveys by an on-site engineer who will survey your building to let
you know what wireless items you need - this is far more cost effective
than guessing and buying the wrong equipment.
- To increase ranges across rooms, or to provide wireless to machines
in a room that already has a wired network point you can purchase an
access point which plugs into your existing wired network and communicates
wirelessly to machines with wireless adapters.
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