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Yes, you can plug a wireless router in an ethernet. But don't forget to use the wireless router internet port when you are connecting to an ethernet.
Should the question not be "Can an ethernet cable plug into a wireless router?". If so, then yes it can. Usually there are a few ethernet ports on the back of your router. One bit of advice I would give is to watch out for the internet port. I have seen people, plug a client computer into the internet port, even though it clearly says internet above it. Though some routers arent this helpful by labelling each port, so just be careful what port you do plug the ethernet into.
Taking a different view of the question, I assumed you were asking if you could plug the wireless router into the wired network and use the same dsl or cable modem to get out. If that is the case, then the is still yes. But when you cable from your wired router to the wireless router, plug the cable in one of the (typically) 4 enet connections and NOT in the one marked Internet.
Also, verify that you have the DHCP in the wireless router turned OFF, so addresses are assigned from the wired router. There can be 1, and only 1, DHCP server on a segment. (Only one boss for this job).
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on what you mean by "plug in" and "computer". It also may matter what particular type of wireless router you have.
It's fairly common for a wireless router to also be a wired router... that is, it may have several downstream TCP/IP ports you could connect a computer to. Then again, it may not.
It will always have an upstream port. This can be connected to a computer, to a cable or DSL modem, or to another router.
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∙ 14y agoyes you can use a wireless router with a computer.
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How to Set Up a Linksys Wireless Router to a Modem?
Connecting a Linksys Wireless Router to a modem will allow computer users to achieve a wireless Internet connection. Plug the blue Ethernet cable into the port labeled, "Ethernet", on the back of the modem. Plug the other end of the blue cable into the port labeled, "Internet", on the router. Plug a second Ethernet cable into the port labeled, "1", on the back of the router, and plug the other end into the back of the computer.
How do you hook up a wireless router to a desktop computer?
PLug an ethernet cord into your router port and the other end into your computer
Can you somehow network your internet connected computer so you can plug a wireless router into the computer and have this router broadcast WiFi signals that your wireless devices can connect to it?
You can. You have to have the following things to make it work: 1. A modem ( if you have cable/DSL you have one.) 2. An Ethernet cord 3. A wireless router The first thing you have to do is take the Ethernet chord and plug the one end into the modem and the other end into the input of the wireless router. most wireless routers have more Ethernet ports on it. All of your computers that hook up with Ethernet hook up here. this router isn't secure, but it is broadcasting wifi signals. in order to secure it, follow the instructions that come with your wireless router.
How do you connect two wireless routers in separate parts of house with just Ethernet cable?
Wireless routers have spots on the back to plug in ethernet cables. Mine has one input and 4 outputs. It may work if you plug in one wireless router to your modem and then run the ethernet cable from the out of that wireless modem to the in on the other
Can you use a wireless Ethernet router when your computer is not wireless?
yes
How to set up broadband with only one Ethernet on laptop?
You only need one ethernet connection on the laptop for DSL. If you need to connect to other computers on an ethernet network then you can buy a 4 or 8 port Wireless/Lan router. Plug the Broadband box into the router, laptop into the router. And if you need more connections then you can buy a 4, 8 or 16 port ethernet switch and plug the router into that and then plug the other computers into the switch and there you go.
Will wireless router will not allow you to connect any computers using an Ethernet cable or they must all be wireless?
Most wireless routers also allow you to plug in 4 to 8 other Ethernet cables. It would not be a router otherwise, it would simply be a wireless access point. The cable connections are also faster than the wireless (at this point).
What does wireless router setup consist of?
For a wireless router setup a computer with a wireless network adapter is needed. The wireless router is connected to a modem using a ethernet cable. The wireless router should also be connected to a computer. After this the computer should recognize the router and guide you through the rest.
Can you connect a PS3 with a network cable to a wireless router?
If the wireless router is like mine then you also can make an ethernet connection with the PS3 using an ethernet cable
How do you hook your Xbox 360 live without a wireless adapter?
Use an ethernet cable and plug that in from your modem or a router then into your xbox 360
Do you need a wireless router to connect an Xbox 360 using a wireless adapter?
Your router WILL need to be wireless to connect wirelessly to your Xbox, but you can use an ethernet cable if your router is not wireless, straight from the router to the XBOX
Does a wireless router come with a PS3?
a ps3 does not come with a wireless router It comes with the ability to connect to a wireless router or modem or with an ethernet cable. No other kind of internet connection to the PS3 is possible. For instance you would not be able to plug something into the USB port to use for an internet connection.
