One is already connected to a broadband through modem router and USB adaptor, but second laptop doesnt seem to connect.Do I need for the second laptop same USB adaptor or so? Maybe i have to do something with confuguration? Both laptops have wireless built-in system. Then why I had to install USB Adaptor?I installed it from modem/router CD as it stated in its instructions.
2006-11-28 14:26:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I have combo modem/router/wireless and USB adaptor.How would I turn the wireless broadcast on on the router? What does this mean?
2006-11-28 14:52:57 · update #1
i've been told in computer shop that WIFI and LAN are the basically same thing in the laptop.That WiFi laptop doesnt need any wireless adaptors,cards etc. but wireless LAN needs. So am I stupid?
2006-11-28 23:20:54 · update #2
What kind of modem/router do you have? If it's one of the 2Wire combo modem/router/wireless then you need to turn the wireless broadcast on on the router. Then you won't need the uSb adaptor, which I assume you connected to the router and one laptop. Once the wireless broadcast is turned on , the wireless antennas in both laptops should be able to pick up the SSID. See the instructions on the CD. if the modem is not a wireless router, but a regular router, then you will need to connect it to a wireless router. see the wireless networking forums and faqs at dslreports.com for more info. Also, if you have a 2wire modem, see the 2wire.com website.
2006-11-28 14:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Jordan L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amed,
You have to work on this:
1) Get a Wireless router. Linksys is a good one for home ($ 90.oo)
2) Configure the router. To do this follow instructions located at installation manual. Is easy! this installation will ask you for a password, give a name to your wireless, etc...
At this point, you will need the installation CD that brings your router.
Installation should say you when and how connect the router to modem.
Once router is receiving internet signal...your laptops will start wireless communication with router. Wireless card located at your laptop are always looking for wireless router when they are not connected to one, so your laptop will notify you. If you configured a password during router installation (point 2), you would have to enter same password in your latpop too.
Same configuration should be done in laptop#2. (password)
That's it.....hope thats help you.... Good luck dude!
2006-11-28 15:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by Briano Pitt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the ADSL has a built-in router w/ 4 jacks in the back for network cables.
You need to buy a WIRELESS ROUTER which will plug into your ADSL's outging network jack. The rest of the computers will then connect to the router either via wireless or network cables.
2006-11-28 14:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically, as much as 255 wireless purchasers, yet just about much less. in basic terms think of that the bandwidth available is split between the purchasers consequently faster or later it is going to become rather much impractical to connect. this is, in case you go with on the spot get right of entry to to information superhighway. in basic terms for having a LAN, it quite is nonetheless ok to have 255 purchasers. you additionally can cut back the style of connections from the router settings.
2016-12-13 16:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-28 14:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋