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    Hard wire + Wireless router?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by TheRandomGuy, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. TheRandomGuy

    TheRandomGuy Notebook Consultant

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    Okay the thing is i want hard wire connect + wireless router at the same time. Like i need hard wire running into my desktop downstairs since it doesnt have a wireless card but at the same time i need wireless so i can use it in other rooms for my laptop. Btw the one recommended by my friend is the TP-Link one. http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/22942_TP_LINK_TD_W8920G_ADSL_2__Modem__Router.aspx
    So what do u think? Would it be easy to set up and get running and/or can i get like a usb wifi adapter and stick that into my desktop and just get a normal wireless router?
     
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  2. synic

    synic Notebook Deity

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    if your modem is near your desktop, this shouldn't be difficult. plug the modem into your router and the router into your desktop. then since your router has wireless capabilites, you will be able to have internet access on your laptop.

    so basically:

    [MODEM] -----> ~[ROUTER]~ <----- [DESKTOP]





    ~[LAPTOP]~

    the dotted lines with the >'s at the end are your ethernet cables and the ~'s signify wireless radio waves :D

    simple, right?
     
    synic, Jun 10, 2008
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  3. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Very easy. While most DSL/Cable Modems only have one port, you can plug your wireless accesspoint/router into that port and most AP/routers have a few (usually at least 4) ports on them, so you can then plug your wired PC into one of those. Obviously, you will either need to place your AP/router fairly close to your wired PC or get a long cat5\cat6 cable.
     
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  4. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    My buffalo airstation is a great wireless router/AP with 4 wired ports.

    I have 3 desktops wired to it and use my Wii & Laptop on the wireless.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 10, 2008
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Don't they all come with LAN ports :confused: Yet to see one without....
     
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  6. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Yes they do.

    BTW, very nice sig, where did you get it?
     
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    im kinda confused. So i get my ADSL +2 adsl thing to connect to a wireless router and make that connect to my desktop?
     
    TheRandomGuy, Jun 11, 2008
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  9. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    modem---> router----(cat5 cable)------>desktop


    modem--->router---(WiFi)------>laptop
     
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  10. A#1

    A#1 Notebook Consultant

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    k...lets start at the network 101 level

    your dsl thingy...is it a just a modem or a modem/router...need to know that before we proceed any further to avoid problems...if you don't know, either call your ISP for details, or post the make and model number of your dsl thingy...then we'll go from there...gonna be easy...just need to know where to start at...be looking for your reply...

    Edit: who is your ISP provider...with dsl may need some more details...is your provider open PPPoE...(you have a software that you install for the modem, and then sign into the main page with the option to always stay connected), or (do you have to sign in with a user name and p/w everytime you reconnect)

    regards

    A#1
     
    A#1, Jun 11, 2008
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