Im about to set up a home network and share my cable internet. It will just be between 1 desktop and 1 laptop. I was wondering if I need to purchase a wireless card for my desktop or can it be wired directly to the router. I would prefer not to buy a wireless adapter if I can just plug it right in as the router will always be by the desktop. Now I need to know if I have to purchase a seperate adapter to get the wired connection or will I be able to plug the router right into my computer where my modem is plugged into right now? Also is there any drawbacks to having one wired and the other wireless?
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most wifi routers have rj45 ports in the back
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Im more concerned about whats in my computer will I be able to connect to it with what my modem is plugged into right now?
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cable modem --> rj45 cable --> router --> rj45 cable --> desktop ethernet port
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Yes, basically a ethernet cable goes from the router to the desktop, and a laptop wireless. Which in this operation - All you need is the Router and a wireless card for the network. An ethernet cable comes with the router so you dont need to by one seperate.
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Cable cord to the modem - Ethernet Cable from modem to router = One ethernet cable from router to desktop and the laptop with a wireless card. -
thanks i was going to buy a package deal with a usb adapter but i guess it would make more sense to wire it to my desktop and save me money
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Yep a simple thing as that can save you a lot of money that could be useful elsewhere. By the way, Good Luck!
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Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by shift_47_, Nov 25, 2005.