all imy niece has is the laptop i know that if i have desktop i can have a wireless router because that is how i have mine set up through my desktop. she is getting dsl and i want to make sure we set it up right
2006-12-25 13:52:27 · 9 answers · asked by littlemamma1977 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You will have to have the laptop connected to the wireless router with a cable the very first time only so you can run the CD that comes with the router to set up the wireless signal. After that, you will be able to run the wireless router without having to have a computer attached to it be a cable. You can run a wireless router without having a PC attached by a cable.
2006-12-25 14:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would plug the FIRST computer into the router to configure it for the first time, then you can unplug that cable and go Wireless if you want.
Here is how you want it set up. The DSL modem is connected to the Wireless Router (LinkSys brand is the best). Then any closeby computer (especially desktops) can by hard wired in, using an ethernet cable. Then laptops can connect, using a wireless connetion. When your niece comes to visit, she can connect to your wireless router.
When you bring your laptop to her house, you can connect to her Wireless router (wirelessly).
It will be fun and easy.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2006-12-25 13:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would plug the ethernet cable from the DSL modem into the wireless router. then you can use the wireless laptop. but you have to buy a wireless router.
2006-12-25 13:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by videocrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to have a desktop pc to use dsl
and you don't have to plug in your laptop to the ethernet cable
You may need to change settings so the wireless connection works properly
2006-12-25 13:58:00 · answer #4 · answered by acsmichigan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do! every laptop is designed to run either on an ethernet cable or telephone modem cable.you could find both of them on your laptop,But be sure to attached all the filter on the telephone subcriber line before you attached your ethernet cable and also to your modem.Now if you have a wireless router no need to attached your laptop to the ethernet cable ,your laptop will detect the presence of a signal coming from your wireless router.That's it .
2006-12-25 14:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by marlon n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can set up the router through an ethernet cable attached to the laptop and then use it wirelessly from then on.
Good luck to you!
2006-12-25 14:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A router is a thanks to to yet you DONT choose one. you may purchase a USB on the spot get admission to point author for $30-60. you basically plug that into your computing gadget with the internet get admission to and your pc will connect with the help of it. you'll choose a on the spot card outfitted in for your pc or a PCMCIA on the spot adapter.
2016-12-01 04:22:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have Windows Xp Home sp2 (service pack 2)
u can go start-Programs-Accessories-communications-Wireless network setup wizard and then Follow the promts but if u give me more info on your provider and ur Broadband Modem i could Help u more efficiently
2006-12-25 13:58:45 · answer #8 · answered by pawnofthepeople 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! Look at all the suggestions....
I'll come back later when you understand your settings a little better.
2006-12-25 13:59:12 · answer #9 · answered by d4d9er 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋