2007-06-22 01:49:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
If you have the special router for wireless you can connect it with your desktop pc
2007-06-22 01:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by S B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that the router is a wireless router (meaning is able to boradcast a wireless signal), then your laptop should be able to connect to that signal. You may have to first configure the router to send the wireless signal using your desktop (or the laptop attached to the router with a cable). Check the manual for a router for instructions on how to configure the wireless signal. (Not hard, usually just have to set up a security password to turn it on).
Once the router has been activated, you use the Wireless Connection Wizard in the Control Panel to connect the laptop to the router.
2007-06-22 02:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is my setup.The only problem I found was that I could not keep the firewall up on my main PC or my Wifi laptop would not be able to connect. I have my linksys wireless router connected to my cable internet and my PC.
2007-06-22 01:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by *Amanda* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. The purpose of a router is just that - it is used to split up a single internet connection into multiple ones.In other words it is used for splitting the band width of your internet connection.
So, as long as you're using a wireless enabled router, you should be able to access internet from your lap top(WiFi) as well as your PC(which you will connect using an ethernet cable).
2007-06-22 02:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most any wireless router will serve this purpose for you. Most are easy to set up and have good phone support if you can't figure something out. Make sure you read all of the instructions regarding the addition of security since you don't want to be providing free internet to your neighbors. Some people even drive around in their car looking for unsecured signals. Linksys, D-Link, Netgear and Belkin all provide good support and good products for home use that are fairly easy to figure out and use. Make sure you contact your internet provider before adding the router to get all of the information you'll need such as connection type (PPPoE, Static, Dynamic, ect..) and your user name and password if nessaccary.
2007-06-22 02:02:36 · answer #5 · answered by jhurst747 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not.
2007-06-22 02:01:37 · answer #6 · answered by U Have Nothing Better 2 Do 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, im using mine on that exact setup right now.
2007-06-22 01:53:41 · answer #7 · answered by taco_man_747 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if networked properly.
2007-06-22 02:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋