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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?
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∙ 15y ago
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!
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What is a WiFi router?
A wireless router is a device that performs the functions of a router but also includes the functions of a wireless access point and a network switch.In essence, it allows you to connect to the router without an Ethernet cable and have access to the internet.
What enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the internet?
Wireless and wired. Wired - Basically, you connect your computer to your router with an Ethernet cable, this will allow you to access your internet quickly. Wireless - In laptops, you will have a wireless card already built in but some desktops do not. This will allow you to connect to a router anywhere in your house or whatever range your wireless can go. All this can not be done without drivers, chips and programs. Your chip allows a wireless signal to connect to other wireless hardware's (routers etc). Programs will allow you to visually see what network you want to connect and see signal strength etc. And drivers works with all 2 - chip and program. The driver allows your chip to even work on your motherboard and will allow you to access the program where the internet takes place.
'do i need a wireless lan card on my mesh computer to connect to broadband with bt hub i have network ready integrated 10100 Ethernet?
I also can not get my Mesh computer to connect to the internet. I have bought a netgear router and wireless adaptor. In addition, i have connected the router via ethernet cable-still no joy. The router works with other computers in the house so why not the Mesh? HELP
Can you share your internet connection with a wireless router if you have a broadband internet card in your computer?
sure plug a crossover cable into the ethernet port on your computer, other end goes into the WAN port on your wireless router go to your network settings on the computer, right click on your local area network click share, then right click and bridge connection, choose your card and your local area connection Thank You Kris - http://cssraven.com
Suppose you have a computer with its Ethernet port used for a service other that internet. There is no way to combine services to the same router. how can this computer gain access to internet?
The easiest way to solve this problem: use a wireless connection. Many recent computers include a wireless NIC (network interface card), and can connect to wireless networks easily, leaving the Ethernet port free. This will only work, obviously, if this computer has a wireless card and there is a wireless network to connect to.If wireless is not an option, purchasing an additional Ethernet card will upgrade the computer to owning two Ethernet ports. One port can be used for the Internet, the other for this external service.
Can you find other wireless routers through a wireless router?
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.
Can a wireless router receive a wifi signal to other wireless router?
yes, if the receiving router has a "bridge mode" available. With this mode a wireless router can mirror data received from a far away router to the local area covered by it
Strong Wireless Router?
A wireless router takes your Internet connection from your modem and splits it with other computers on your network. The stronger the wireless router the better the signal you will receive. The stronger the signal the further you can be from the router and receive an Internet connection. As good as a strong signal sounds you should consider that your signal can be picked up your neighbors and passers by who may try to access your network.
What is the different between wireless and non wireless networks?
One uses the airwaves, a wireless router sends a signal. The other needs a cable from the router plunged into a port on the PC.
Weak wireless signal in your garage the router is at the other end of the house.what can be done.?
Move the router to the middle of the house, or buy a better router.
Modem Router?
A modem connects your computer to the Internet. A router takes the Internet signal and splits it up and distributes it to other computers on your network. There are two types of routers, wired and wireless. A wired modem router uses a cat5 cable to connect to the modem and to connect to each computer on the network. A wireless router uses wires to connect to the modem but connects to each computer on the network without wires.
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
Can anyone access my internet if I use a Linksys wireless router?
It is possible to encrypt your wireless signal. So, the answer is no, it is entirely possible to block other people from using your signal without your permission.
Cable modem from Cox and you have a wireless router how do you connect your router to the modem so you can use your computer and xbox?
To get "wireless" access from a cable modem, you will need a wireless router in addition to the cable modem. Wireless routers are made by Linksys, and a number of other vendors. Start: 1. Plug the coax cable from the wall into your modem. (this is the "live" internet connection now powering your modem. The modem is now "live") 2. Run the ethernet cable from your modem into your wireless router. (this router is now "live") 3. Run the ethernet cable from the wireless router into your PC. (the PC is now "live") You are basically looping the modem into the router, and the router to your PC, instead of going directly from the modem into the PC. The benefit of looping the wireless router in between the Modem and the PC is so that the wireless router can get a live internet signal and broadcast a "wireless" signal to your home and surrounding 100 foot area. The reason you loop the ethernet cable from the wireless router (in step #2) back into your PC is so that the PC can get the internet connection. Most PC's don't have a wireless "receiver" to receive the wireless signal, and require a direct input from an ethernet cable. Most laptops have wireless ("receivers" aka: modems) and can receive the signal from the wireless router (which is now actively receiving and broadcasting the signal) which we connected in step #2. The concept is very similar to your home telephone with a wireless handset. The phone line runs into the base station, and you can walk around your home with a wireless phone. This is the same with your laptop, and the wireless router is just like the base station of your phone.
1 computer 2 networks?
One can be on the LAN and the other wireless, thru a router.
Do you need wireless printer if you have wireless computer?
If the printer is connected to another computer via a cable, then you need something for the wireless computer to connect to. It would either have to connect to a wireless router or you could have a wireless card in the other computer and configure the two to talk to each other. But using a router is a far better solution. Then you can setup the printer as shared from the first computer and configure the two comptuers to be in the same workgroup and share it that way.
What is a wireless router adapter and a WIFI booster?
A wireless router adapter is a plug-in peripheral card or even a USB device which lets you communicate with wireless routers or other computers to network with them. A WIFI booster is a way of boosting a weak WIFI signal to increase the range.
