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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.
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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
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
