i hve a Linksys gateway and i need to connect it to my laptop which has Tiscali Broadband
2007-03-12 07:22:31 · 4 answers · asked by Spacetom 7 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
t3h1 obviously doesn't know what a gateway router is.
Ok, assume if you are with Tiscali you have a normal adsl telephone line and your linksys is a gateway modem router. The router connects to your phone line with the rj45 standard telephone connector. You should have got an ethernet cable with the router which plugs in the back and the other end in back or side of your laptop. Its always best to connect a router wired at first.
Instal the installation disc to the letter and it should set the router up automatically with you just having to enter your normal internet user name and password. Please note that this is entered in the configuration settings and is NOT the user name and password for your router. You may also need to know the number your modem dials to access the internet. Mine for example is 1,50
After you have set this up wired, set your laptop up for wireless by going to my computer, my network places, set up a wireless network and just follow the on screen instructions.
Hope this helps
2007-03-12 12:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by martin m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can plug your laptop into your Router to access the network - usually the router will have its IP address along with username and password to access it.
To connect your laptop to your router, use an Ethernet cable (possibly came with it) - it looks like a phone jack, but it's slightly wider.
2007-03-12 07:30:34 · answer #2 · answered by Chemical Jelly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just use the network set up wizard you will need a floopy so the wizard can configure the laptop if your wireless its the same process ICS Internet Computer Sharing you dont need a gateway
2007-03-12 07:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by froggerty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont connect any gateway.
you make sure you have installed and connected a working wireless adapter or network cable then run through the network setup wizard.
2007-03-12 07:32:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋