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∙ 14y agoA router is normally a separate piece of equipment. It's possible to set up a computer as a router (and routers do in fact contain processors, making them technically computers, if somewhat specialized ones), but since it requires a certain amount of effort to do so you would probably already know about it.
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∙ 14y agoIf it has antennas on it, it's a pretty good clue it is a wireless router. if it only has Ethernet jacks, it is a wired router.
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∙ 11y agoIt will have either phone plug or cable.
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For a wireless router to work does the computer with ist have to be on is the other computer to get the wireless signal from that computer?
If you do have a wireless router on, you don't need any other computer to be on, say if you have a laptop downstairs, and a computer with the router upstairs, the computer can be off, but the router has to stay on, and you can access the internet using the laptop from downstairs, if you have a good enough signal. Hope this helps!
The process of how you connect to the Internet from your computer?
Computer-Router-Internet with a phone Internet like Talk-It, it's Computer and Phone-DNS-Router-Internet
Do you have to hook the router up to a computer?
No - a router can connect to a computer, another router, a switch, a hub, a bridge or a modem. If you are connecting to the Internet via DSL or cable company you will need a modem/router to connect to them. You then attach your computer (or computers) to that router. Routers are useful because they make decisions about which way a packet of data goes - this network or this network? If you have one network that doesn't go anywhere (connect to the Internet or another network) a router is of no use to you and a switch generally does wonderfully and is cheaper than a router.
A wireless router to a wireless router?
On a good router, yes. Most of the cheaper ones require you to run a CD on each computer that connects to the router.
Why had Len Kleinrock and the other computer scientists gathered to observe the computer and the router?
They were about to see whether information could successfully flow between a computer and router, for the first time in history.
Why does my computer keep detecting my router then says a local connection area is unplugged?
This will often come up because the Router you are talking about would be a wireless router. The computer is sensing that an ethernet cable is not plugged in from the router to your computer. This will often come up because the Router you are talking about would be a wireless router. The computer is sensing that an ethernet cable is not plugged in from the router to your computer.
Is the brain of the computer a router or a modem?
It is a router.
Is a router a PC?
No. A router is a special kind of computer. "PC" means "personal computer"; this is another kind of computer.No. A router is a special kind of computer. "PC" means "personal computer"; this is another kind of computer.No. A router is a special kind of computer. "PC" means "personal computer"; this is another kind of computer.No. A router is a special kind of computer. "PC" means "personal computer"; this is another kind of computer.
How do you get your WiFi password off the computer?
It is different for every router and computer. It should be in the router software that you set up the router with. JUST JOKING!
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 shut down a computer that is yousing your router?
Yes....the router won't mind a bit, neither will the computer.
For a wireless router to work does the computer with ist have to be on is the other computer to get the wireless signal from that computer?
If you do have a wireless router on, you don't need any other computer to be on, say if you have a laptop downstairs, and a computer with the router upstairs, the computer can be off, but the router has to stay on, and you can access the internet using the laptop from downstairs, if you have a good enough signal. Hope this helps!
Where can I get a Wii router?
A "wii router" is any router you can buy from most computer stores or online.
Do you need a main computer to share internet connection on a router?
No, a main computer is not necessary as the router can be plugged into a socket.
Why is my router giving internet to my brother's computer and my parents computer but not to my Ipod PS3 and sometimes my computer?
You might have entered the password on your iPod, PS3, and computer and then the password for the router changed. Or, your router only allows a couple of devices to connect at once.
The process of how you connect to the Internet from your computer?
Computer-Router-Internet with a phone Internet like Talk-It, it's Computer and Phone-DNS-Router-Internet
Yes, this will connect a computer to a second port on your modem/router?
Yes, this will connect a computer to a second port on your modem/router
