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    Setting up a wireless connection (sorry i know nothing about this)

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

  1. smonkkey

    smonkkey Notebook Enthusiast

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    For sometime now i've wanted to set up a wireless connection in my house. I tried setting it up before but i had to have one computer on if i wanted the wireless connection to be active. I noticed at my friends house, he had a router or something that was all by itself and wasn't hooked up to a computer. I was just wondering how i would do that with my computer/connection, since the only way i know how to connect is by entering a username and password on my computer. Is there a special modem that i would need to get from my internet provider, or could i do it with something else?

    Please help.

    btw, i have a dsl connection from sbc if that helps.
     
    smonkkey, Aug 25, 2006
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    nicolin Notebook Geek

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    That 'special modem' you mention is called a Router. Basically, you connect your modem to your Router and then connect your computers to the Router. There are several topics covering the specifics.
     
    nicolin, Aug 25, 2006
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    the1 Notebook Consultant

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    you would need a dsl modem which has an ethernet port to connect to the wireless router, usb modems don't work with routers
     
    the1, Aug 25, 2006
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    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    You need an ISP or Internet service provider, they can setup everything for you. If they wont setup wireless for you, look for a wireless router with WPA and 802.11g standard at your local electronics store. Follow the directions on how to install or call the routers tech support; or come back when you have the part so we can decipher how to configure whichever brand you get.
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 25, 2006
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