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    modem to router connection

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by lahomey20, Apr 29, 2005.

  1. lahomey20

    lahomey20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I currently have a modem with a built in router, but it has wireless b speeds. I wish to upgrade to g technology, but do not wish to buy another modem and router. Can i just buy a g router and connect it to my existing modem/router to have two wireless signals, even though i will be only using one?
     
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    yes, it is possible, that is what i have set up in my apt right, a b wifi router and a g wifi router; both are accessible and are connected to the same cable cxn.

    however, my roommate did it so i'm not sure the exact setup.

    if u need to know logistics, i can find out; if you just want to know if it's possible, then yes, it is
     
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    i will hit him up on how he set it all up and get back to you...

    i don't usually xfer large files so i'm not sure, but i rarely see max bandwith consumption over any type of network cxn; wifi, lan, whatever
     
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    oh and by the way i would like to know how your roomate did it, if you don't mind. another quick question: if you send large files over the g network n ur in range, will it always be 54 mps or less? just like how 56k usually goes at 43 or sumthin...
     
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    thanks a lot drumfu, this helps me out a lot. i am headed off to circuit city to buy a router...
     
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    k, thanks.
     
    lahomey20, Apr 29, 2005
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