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No. To find wireless routers, your computer must have a wireless chip in it that will search for signals near you. SO, if you can connect to your own wireless router, you can connect to other wireless router.
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What is router function?
the routers function is to make internet wireless for laptops and other wireless devices
Can you use a wireless router as a bridge to a different make of wireless router?
No, different brand routers dont't recognize each other.
What are wireless n routers and what are they used for?
They are used for computers and laptops for internet, and other things. Wireless N routers are pretty much the same thing as a regular wireless router.
Can you take 2 wireless routers and make one of them into a bridge or repeater to pick up signals from the other router far away?
I have a wireless router and a wireless network adapter. I have the wireless network adapter (CAT5 not USB) connected to the WAN port on my router. I set the network adapter to connect to the other wireless network, then I can get internet rebroadcast through my router. I use Airlink 101 router and D-link wireless network adapter DD-WRT provides firmware for many types of routers that allows you to setup a wifi router as a bridge or a repeater. Repeater mode will work better as you do not have to assign a static IP address. By flashing your router with this firmware, your basically multiplying the value of your router by 5. Routers that work best for this: older models of linksys, usually a wrt54gs or a wrt54gl, and also buffalo routers, but good luck finding buffalo routers. For more info, visit http://www.dd-wrt.com.They have their own wiki section and will provide you with PLENTY of information to get this done.
Where can I get a wireless gaming router?
You can find these type of routers on Amazon, Newegg, Buy, TigerDirect and other online electronic retailers. They each have different routers and features.
Is it more economical to use Linksys wireless router?
It can be more economical to purchase a Linksys wireless router. I've found that my Linksys router has lasted at least twice as long as other routers that I've tried which has saved me a lot of money in the long run.
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).
Do belkin wireless routers need a kind of PC to work?
Routers do not require presence of other computers to work. You can have even a single router in your network with no computers connected and will still work.
How exactly do wireless routers work?
The exact process by which wireless routers work is highly intricate and complex. However, simply put, a router is plugged into an internet connection and broadcasts the signal so an internet connection can be accessed by other computers.
Do I need a linksys wireless card for my new computer if I'm connecting to a linksys router for wireless internet or can I buy any wireless card?
You can use any wireless card for your new computer. The linksys router uses the same standard for wireless internet as all the other routers. Any modern wireless card will do.
Can two nearby n-standard 2.4 Ghz routers interfere with each other?
Yes they can if they are configured to use the same or similar wireless channels/frequencies. When two wireless routers interfere with each other it is called channel overlap. The remedy to this problem is to configure each router to use a different channel that is at least 5 channels away from the other. e.g. Configure router 1 to use channel 6. Configure router 2 to use channel 11. Some routers also have an 'Auto' option which aims to change channels automatically to avoid interference with other routers or devices.
What are the top ten wireless routers?
The top ten wireless routers include companies such as Netgear, and Linksys. There are many other wireless router companies, but they are not as well known. The best price is probably Netgear, which can be found at Best buy. They can be bought on sale for $10.00 off the cost at times.
