Can routers receive signals, or can they only send them?
2006-11-24 12:42:57 · 8 answers · asked by andylinxer 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
A router can only receive a signal from one source. That source is usually through a cable, although there are a small number of routers out there that will receive it's source wirelessly (less common, and you'll pay a lot for these, as they usually are for commercial use). I actually have two routers in my basement because I needed to expand. One line coming out of router number 1 is the source input for router number 2, but this is done with hardware and not wirelessly.
2006-11-24 12:46:57 · answer #1 · answered by It's Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can receive signals, but routers aren't programmed to interact with each other, at least not for the most part.
2006-11-24 12:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by Drake 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they just send but your pc can pick up signals other than your own for example there are 7 wireless networks in my neighborhood and 2 are unsecure
2006-11-24 12:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by spankdis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wifi connections require 2 ends - your wifi dongle is one end, the place is the different. it extremely is like a telephone, desires 2 human beings. ask your self the question "If my mac is talking, who's listening?". the effort-free answer is a on the spot router. approximately $30 at ultimate purchase.
2016-11-26 20:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they can only send them.
2006-11-24 12:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by Godzilla 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if ur using it as a bridge ...
2006-11-24 12:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so
2006-11-24 12:47:34 · answer #7 · answered by ransoft2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.. they can
2006-11-24 12:44:50 · answer #8 · answered by worldsource19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋