Sneezy
join:2006-01-07
Calgary, AB
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Re: help with wired and wireless connections
There is no real way to connect both your router and PC both connected to the modem at the same time. The whole oint of a router is to allow your internet connection be split for multiple users.
The only way that you cn get both your computer and your router connected to the internet is by purchasing a spliter and attaching it to your modem's LAN output. But many providers consider that in violation of your internet policy, and furthermore, you will have connection issues by doing this.
What you should do is:
1. Connect the internet cable coming into your house to your modem.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable from your modem to the WAN port of your router.
3. Connect your desktop to one of your router's LAN ports (most routers have 4 of such ports) using another ethernet cable.
4. You can then, access your router settings and change your password etc. by opening a web browser and typing either:
192.168.0.1 OR 192.168.1.1
This really depends on who makes your router. If u do not know, take Funchord's advice and find your router manual either from the manufacturer website or if you have the one that came with the router.
5. Once you get access to the router console, you can enable your router wireless connection and set it up with password etc. so that your notebook can connect.
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