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    Wireless Networking Scenario

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by cluffy31, Feb 23, 2008.

  1. cluffy31

    cluffy31 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im setting up my router tomorrow and I have a few questions Im hoping some people can answer..

    I just bought my new notebook with the N-wireless card. I also have a Dlink N-router. The modem in my apartment is in my roommates room with the modem connected to his desktop.

    When I connect my router to the modem do I have to connect it to his PC also? Do I have to install the router software on his PC or can I just install on my Laptop?

    TX :)
     
    cluffy31, Feb 23, 2008
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  2. Doobi

    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    As far as I understand it, to initially set up the wireless router, it will need to be cabled to the same modem that a pc/laptop is connected to. After it is setup, you theoretically will be fine unless you need to admin the router in the future. In which case, you would just cable it to the modem with a pc/laptop attached. Mine is setup with my modem going to my PC and my wireless router, always connected. Then my laptops connect via wireless.

    Hope this helps...
     
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  3. cluffy31

    cluffy31 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ahh Doobi so I have would have to install the setup program for the modem on his PC then? Thats what i was trying to avoid. Hes got hit ethernet cable connected to the modem so hes not going wireless. If I connect the router to the modem and install the setup program on my notebook without running another cable from the router to his pc I should be ok right?

    Sorry for the running sentence..
     
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  4. Doobi

    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    connect the router AND your laptop to the modem; setup the router; then disconnect your modem and you should be able to connect wirelessly just fine. The router has to stay connected to the modem though, you do understand that, right. The software you are referring to is just used to setup the router, once that is done, you are fine. The router doesn't need a pc/laptop connected to it to run, only to set it up.

    Hope that clears it up for you...
     
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  5. cluffy31

    cluffy31 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yea pretty much I was just misunderstanding a little bit thanks
     
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The modem software is not needed. Any software that comes with the router may not be needed. Some routers have the initial setup in firmware so no software is required at all. If any it's to aid you in the setup process, personally I do not use any of the software provided. Just another useless software to clutter your pc with. If you do use it, it is not required after the initial setup, so you can uninstall it. You should use the same pc used to set up the account for the initial setup. You will also need the user Id and PW if required for your isp (dsl). I would also recommend cloning the mac address of the pc used into the router. Some ISP use this to control access. If not you may not be able to connect unless his pc is turned on.
     
    blue68f100, Feb 24, 2008
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