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    Can i use my wireless router for a wired network?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Kristy, Aug 25, 2006.

  1. Kristy

    Kristy Newbie

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    I have a linksys wireless B brodband router. Would it be possible to use this for a wired network?
    Thanks
     
    Kristy, Aug 25, 2006
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If your router has ports on it then you can use it for wired and wireless. Most wireless routers also support wired connections.
     
    kegobeer, Aug 25, 2006
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    You sure can just look at the back of your router like kegobeer said and run a cat5 cable from your computer to your router and that should do the trick.
     
    Reezin14, Aug 26, 2006
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  4. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    What's the model number of your router?
     
    Fred from NYC, Aug 26, 2006
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Turn off the radio for security reasons, then you have a wired router. The 11b WEP is weak anyway.
     
    blue68f100, Aug 26, 2006
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