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    Is it possible to have a normal router and a wireless router?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by rZ_rZ, Jan 21, 2006.

  1. rZ_rZ

    rZ_rZ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, right now, I got a router with cable that links 3 computer with internet - Local area connection.

    Is it possible for me to buy a wireless router for my laptop so that I can have my laptop anywhere I want in the house and have internet to the other computers?

    So 2 computers with cables
    And 1 laptop with wireless

    Is it possible?
     
    rZ_rZ, Jan 21, 2006
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    it's possible, but most wifi routers have built in ethernet ports as well as the wifi antenna.
     
    drumfu, Jan 21, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah you can just go out and get a basic G router that has a 4 port switch for 4 wired computers and then you can have wireless. Netgear and Linksys are good brands.
     
    nickspohn, Jan 21, 2006
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  4. dietcokefiend

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    What you would want to do is set the range of IP's on the main router to something like 192.168.1.100-150, then have the main router as 192.168.1.1, and the wireless router 192.168.1.2. You would also need to turn off the DHCP on the wireless router so it ends up being a plain Access point.

    You will end up needing to plug and unplug the things a few times to get the settings right, so it isn't exactly plug and play. If you would like, once you get the wireless router I could walk you through the setup over the phone or by instant messenger so you get the thing going quick. Email me at [email protected] if you want to do this.

    EDIT: lol, Canada. Maybe AIM or Yahoo messenger would be the best option ;)
     
    dietcokefiend, Jan 21, 2006
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  5. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    What dietcokefiend said is right, but I agree with the other guys in the sense that unless you need a lot of wired ports, it's best to ditch the old router and just get a new wireless one with 4 wired ports.
     
    dr_st, Jan 21, 2006
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    I use a wired and a wireless. I bought an SMC Barricade at Valu Village for $2.99. I use it because it has a Parallel printer port on it. It also can connect to a modem for dial-up as a backup. As an added benefit, it means I'm behind two hardware firewalls.
     
    olyteddy, Jan 25, 2006
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    daacon Notebook Evangelist

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    Other reasons (like me) I have a router that is capable of a VPN tunnel - and a wireless haning off it. Was cheaper to buy two routers than to buy one that would do both :D
     
    daacon, Jan 25, 2006
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