2007-06-28 07:31:38 · 6 answers · asked by hoodwink 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
A Wireless router is going to have a passkey that you will need to know, if you don't know this then you are going to have to find the documentation for the wireless router to follow the instructions on how to set this up.
That is if you plan to connect with a wireless link. If you do know the key already, then it can be as simple as showing the list of available wireless networks on a windows xp machine, select yours (will most likely be at the top of the list or the only one) click connect, put in the passkey.
If you plan to connect the computer with a wired connection then it is just as simple as plugging it in. Should not need to do any further configuration after that.
2007-06-28 07:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by lordmug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wireless Routers typically have 5 ports on the back. One port for the cable (Cat 5) to your modem (DSL, Cable), which is labeled Internet. The other 4 are for connections to other devices, such as a Desktop, Printer, Laptop, etc etc. You can use the same type of cable (Cat 5) to plug into your Desktop/Computer. If you are using Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. Just plug and play. No configuration required. If you want to use the wireless capabilities from your Router to your Desktop/Computer, you will need to buy a wireless card. Best way is to just get a Wireless USB Network Adapter. These can cost from $20 - $80. Belkin's $20 works just fine. Can be purchased at Newegg.com for that price. There will be some configuration on both the Router and Desktop for this to work properly. Both have fairly easy instructions to accomplish this. Good luck.
2007-06-28 15:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by Reddawg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the new computer is going to be "wired", simply plug it into the back of the router and run the Network Connection Wizard in My Network Places.
If it is wireless, run the Wireless Wizard in the control panel. You will need to know the password for the network.
2007-06-28 14:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the other machine has a wireless card you use it's own wireless utility to search for your network, set a matching encryption key and connect. If not you need a lan cable to connect it to the router.
2007-06-28 14:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The computer needs to have a wireless network antenna on it to connect it to a wireless router.
This tells how to set up a wireless connection in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314897
And for Vista:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx
Good luck!
2007-06-28 14:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by matthew_hetland797 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read The Friendly Manual (RTFM) for your router.
2007-06-28 14:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋