only to configure it, after that, no.
COM port is used to configure a router but you can also get a COM port to USB port adapter which can configure a router using a USB port.
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Configure the router ID on both routers. Configure the R2 router interfaces for area 0. Configure a loopback interface on both routers. Configure the proper subnet masks on the router interfaces.
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.
You cannot. For a game to work properly, it must have a path from the server to the client program running on your computer. You can configure your computer to be wide open without changing the router settings, but if the router is blocking the port(s) you need, there's no way to get around it without adjusting the router settings.
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The AP-G250 has setup instructions as well as a computer interface making it easy to install.
You do not really have to configure a Linksys wireless internet router. It will do this automatically by picking up signals after you attach the Ethernet cable.
If your router supports such option you will find the option in the router settings.
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You need to have a wireless router compatible with your wireless adapter and LAN cable of CAT-5 at least. Use the cable to connect the modem and the router, use WAN port of the router. After that configure the router for your needs. And you are ready to go.