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If your router has a bridge mode then yes.
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When would you use a router on an Ethernet network?
to split the Internet between different computers or to make it wireless if it is a wireless router
Do you need a new wireless modem?
wireless modem is a modem built in with wireless router, people use router seperately to connect to internet because their modem doesn't have a built in router. you can replace a wireless modem to a wirelss n modem.
Do you need a modem to connect a wireless router?
first, you need to pay company such as att, Verizon, comcast to let you have internet, second, they will give a modem that has a router built in already, if not you need to get one yourself. remember there are two types of modems, first one is modem with built in router and one without router.Yesh
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.
Do you need to hook up your wireless router if you have a wireless modem?
Yes, and no, Mainly yes, Because inorder to communicate back and forth, you have to have a modem. No because, The new routers have a modem built in. I own a aircard and we use it and a Cradlepoint Technology Base. It speeds up the internet nickity split.
Can you usued your router as a wireless adapter?
No. You can't use the internet router for a wireless adapter, because the X-box 360 has a USB port in the back, where the $100 dollar wireless adapter goes. The router is the internet transmitter/receiver, while the wireless adapter is a receiver. And when I say a receiver for the router, it means it will only take the internet and transmit it to you.
Can you use a Bluetooth receiver to connect to a wireless router?
I'm 95% sure, you cannot not.
Wireless Routers?
Regular Internet service can become wireless Internet with the use of a wireless router. A wireless router does require the use of a power cord and a cat5 cable for setting the router up with the modem, but the Internet is transferred throughout your network without being connected by any wires. The router converts the Internet signal into WiFi signals for your network. In addition to a wireless router you need to have a wireless receiver for ever computer on your network.
Can you use a Wireless usb adapter in a laptop that has a wireless feature in it to get on to the internet or do you have to have a Wireless router with the wireless usb adapter Please Be Specific?
for any wireless network work you need the following two things working in conjunction with eachother:1: a wireless signal (from your own wireless router, or one you "steal" from a neighbor)2: a wireless receiver (built-in, usb adapter, etc)so yes you can use the usb to get on the net, but only with a signal, probably from your own wireless router.
Do you have to have a router to wired connection to your ps3?
You can use a wireless connection if you have a wireless router
You have 2 computers you want connected to the modem and one wireless what do you use?
a wireless modem means it has a wireless router built in. A wireless router means just a wireless router. if your modem is not wireless, you will need just a wireless router
What is the router mean if i have a wireless router but i dont use wireless i use 1 out of 4 ports in the router Can i also get the firewall protect from the router thanks?
It does not matter if you are connected through wireless or cable, your router can provide firewall protection for all of its ports on the LAN side. If your question is: Is my wireless router's firewall protecting me, although I do use it for wireless connectivity, the answer is yes. Your routers firewall protects you whether you use the wireless option or not.
Which wireless router should I use for a two story 2400 square foot house with comcast I have problems with my laptop upstairs.?
If you are currently using G then step up to N and also make sure to buy a wireless N receiver for your computer or the router is useless. If you are currently using G then step up to N and also make sure to buy a wireless N receiver for your computer or the router is useless.
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
Do you need both a wireless adapter and a wireless G router?
You can use router of G or N type and the same type wireless adapter. Of course you can use wireless N adapter with G-type router and reverse.
Does the xbox 360 need the specific xbox 360 wireless adaptor made by Microsoft?
No, the wireless adapter that is sometimes recommend is just basically a tiny little wireless receiver to get signals from one's home router. You can use a direct plug-in from the router to the Xbox with the cord giving to you when purchasing a Xbox.
Wireless Router N?
Wireless routers connect to the modem through an Ethernet cable and also use a power cord to power the device. The Internet runs through the modem into the router. The router transfers the Internet into WiFi signals that the wireless receiver catches and transfers to the computer. Wireless routers have various signal strengths. The signal strength determines how far you can be from the router and still receive a WiFi signal. the N router transmits a strong signal that can reach throughout your house.
