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    Qwest DSL Modem/ Networking Question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by foo_ball76, Mar 3, 2006.

  1. foo_ball76

    foo_ball76 Notebook Evangelist

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    I signed up for Qwest high speed internet recently (finally!) :D and I've got some questions about networking. I have an Actiontec GT701-WG modem. I am planning to connect my modem w/ an Ethernet cable to my Desktop (which is connected to my printer via USB). Then wirelessly network my laptop. My question is: can I print from my Laptop through the Actiontec modem? I'm not sure if I can trust the Actiontec for wireless use or if I should just go out to Best Buy and get a seperate Wireless router? Anybody with Actiontec or good networking experience, your replies are welcome! THANKS
     
    foo_ball76, Mar 3, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Stillwater is kinda my hometown though I left a long time ago. It has gotten a little too touristy for my tastes. I have Qwest as well though the model I got does not have wireless. If the wireless works, you should be able to just share the printer on your desktop and print wirelessly just like a wired network.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 4, 2006
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