I would be grateful for any expertise in this area. I have an oldish computer which doesn't seem to have a wireless enabled feature-I have checked devices- it is connected to my broadband ntl by a cable to a modem. I now have been given a work lap top- wireless enabled( so can access when all the kids are on big computer)and my hubby has bought an xbox 360 which he'd like to go online with. it is miles from the broadband point of entry. Can I buy a router that serves all my needs?If not can some kind person suggest what this trying but failing mum can do to get a grip of this technology? i would be pathetically grateful for any help.
2007-12-06 07:39:53 · 3 answers · asked by brook123lyn 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yes most wireless routers will connect to your wired machine as well as allowing wireless to your Laptop and Xbox. The router goes between the modem and your computer and becomes the access point for all. You can keep your wired computer wired, it will just plug into the "wireless" routers ports. The "wireless" router will have an Internet port, which connects to your modem.
2007-12-06 07:53:35 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
particular I also have a on the spot router this is hooked as much as my modem and it works my table staggering and workstation, you not at all ought to unplug the ethernet cable, I also have a linksys 5 port router. Linksys is a superb form and it works ok, with the only I even have this is going to artwork 2 hundred laptops on the comparable time, and can be made to artwork as much as 4 hundred. additionally in case you have a Grand Veiw Outlet save this is the main suitable place to get staggering form call routers and for 0.5 the fee than different shops. I wish I had know that till now I paid what I did for mine and finally end up seeing the comparable one at their save for 0.5 of what I gave for mine. additionally once you positioned up a on the spot connection if your ability is out or you turn off your router and a neighbor has a on the spot router you may get information superhighway sign from them or vice versa, while my babies accidently unplug mine my computers will rapidly connect with my sister-in-regulations router up the line from me. Any on the spot one will connect yet some would not have the sign strenth which you opt for, thats why the Linksys 5 port is so good. and additionally you need to have an ethernet cable to hook up any on the spot or non-on the spot router.good success and maximum suitable desires.
2016-10-19 10:32:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have wireless on my laptop but not on the PC so i bought a belkin wireless router which connects to your modem (for the laptop) and a belkin wireless USB network adaptor (for the PC) which acts as an external wireless network it works great so now no more cables :-) at 1 point we have had the PS3, 3 laptops and a PC all running off the wireless modem at the same time
2007-12-06 07:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by flames_in_dublin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋