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Yes, and you get top speeds from your router on the connected PC/laptop as it's direct

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Q: Can a ethernet cable be used to connect a computer to a router?
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What purpose does an Ethernet cable serve?

An ethernet cable is a network cable that is used to connect your computer or other web-enabled device to the internet. You can use an ethernet cable to establish a wired connection from your computer to a router or modem to connect to the internet.


What cable is used to connect a router to a router?

ethernet


Can you connect your xbox Ethernet cable to your pc and still get internet?

No. You need to connect the ethernet cable to a modem or router. You can disconnect the PC ethernet cable from the modem and connect an ethernet cable from the Xbox 360 to the modem until you purchase a router.


How do you get wired internet with a ps3?

Find a Broadband or DSL internet provider or if you already have one and are already using it connect a router to your modem. Then simple connect an ethernet cable from your modem to your router and one from your router to your PS3. The cable that was going from the modem to your computer now goes from your router to your computer. If you are not using the internet service before then just connect th ethernet cable from your new modem to the PS3. Then if you do get a computer just buy the router and the ethernet cables then.


Do you have to connect your router to your PC via ethernet cable or can you connect via wifi and do you have to connect your router to your hub?

You do not have to connect your router to your PC via ethernet cable, you can instead connect via wi-fi and your router must be connected to your hub.


How to connect ps3 to A COMPUTER Using ethernet cable?

If you have a router the ethernet cable connects to it. If you have another item like a PC connected to a modem you could disconnect the ethernet cable from it and plug in the PS3 until you purchase a router.


The enthernet port is used to connect a computer to?

The Ethernet port is used to connect a computer to a connectivity device such as a modem, router, switch,etc. Does so via an ethernet cable.


How do you get to your router from your computer?

Typically, one of three ways: An ethernet cable, which is the most common. Merely connect an ethernet cable to your computer and the router. A USB cable, less common. Same connection. A Wireless system (WiFi), becoming widespread. Requires WiFi antennas on both the router and the computer.


What is a broadband router modem?

A broadband router modem is a device used to help connect a computer to the internet. You can buy it from a store or a service provider and connect the Ethernet cable to your computer.


What does Ethernet cable used for?

ethernet cables are used to connect many items. Such as:Printer to computer,Ps3 to laptop,ps3 to router


What kind of Ethernet cable would you use to connect an XBox 360 to a router?

You can use any cat 5 ethernet cable to connect the xbox 360 to the router.


If you hook a Ethernet cable from modem to ps3 will it blow up the modem?

You are supposed to connect an ethernet cable from the modem to whatever device that needs an online connection and if you have 2 or more items connect the router to the modem with an ethernet cable and then connect the devices to the router with ethernet cables