Wireless Network Help.?

Question

I have DSL thru Bellsouth. I have a Compaq desktop computer with a wireless card in it. I am using the standard Westell 2200 Router that Bellsouth gave to me. My desktop is the one hooked up to the internet thru my Westell 2200 Router. I am trying to use this computer to access the internet from my laptop's built in wireless card. I have tried the Wireless Network Wizard on my computer to make one, but it never seems to work. Can someone help me??

Answer 1

Take the Wireless card out of the Desktop since it's connected to the router, The go into the routers configuration and assign Static addressing to each computer. EXample: 192.168.1.1 Desktop, then 192.168.1.2 for the laptop.

John
A+ Certified

Answer 2

Hi there. First of all Westell 2200Router isn't actually a (wireless) router.(

majority of thr outers have antennas sticking out of them, You dont need a A+ certified to tell you this you are smart .)

They call it a router because it enables the user to turn the dsl modem on and off at the desired times.

Also prior to this the models made by westell needed a software to control the modem. Now its all built in to the modems/router. What you need to do is buy a linksys wireless router and Hook it up.

The dsl modem you have is white with three 3 lights in the front, a black on/off switch in the back and probably came with a stand.(some usually do). You don't have to get the linksys , you can get any wireless router and hook it up. but since you asked this question

I personally recommend the linksys. if you are looking for a budget router go with the WRT54G. if you can invest about 20-30 dollars more i would def. recommend the WRT54GS with the latest speed booster tehnology

I hope u find this very useful

Answer 3

that router does not have wireless built-in. you'll need to either upgrade to a wireless router, get a third party router (linksys, belkin, netgear, etc.) or plugin a wireless bridge adapter via usb or ethernet.

Answer 4

read this: http://support.easystreet.com/easydsl/equipment/westell/westell-setup.htm

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