alright i have a router at my dads computer and i have a wire runign to mine in my rooom whic is about 25 feet away. now im moving to a new room in my house and was wondering is there any way i can get a wireless plug that plugs into the router and then into my computer so i dont have to get a 500 foot cord and run it through my house? please help and i would also like to no info on where to get this if i can thanks.
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Yes.. Get a wireless router, plugged from your WIRED router into the WAN port of the Wireless router, make sure that the WIRELESS router is pointing to your WIRED router as the gateway, and ALSO make sure the Internal IP addresses are different. Also, get a wireless NIC card. That's it :)
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Yes, absolutely you can do what you want.   If the computers are near each other, and near the cable modem, then the easiest way is with short Ethernet cables and a router.   The router connects to all 3:  to the modem, it looks like a computer, and to the computers it looks like an internet connection.\n\nYou can also do this with a wireless router.  It works the same way except that radio communication is used instead of cables between the router and the computers (The router is still connected to the cable modem with a cable).  However, you need to get a wireless card for each of the computers, the router you'd use is slightly more expensive, it's not quite as fast, and it raises potential security issues.   The security problems can be solve, but it's an additional thing to worry about.\n\nSo, assuming the distances are short, you should buy something like a 4-port router (made by Linksys, Netgear, and others).  Make sure it has a firewall built in (they pretty much all do).   Do NOT buy an Ethernet "hub" or "switch": make sure it's a router.\n\nIt'll probably come with a cable to attach it to your cable modem.  You probably already have one such cable, so may need to buy one more.   (You'll need 3 all together for this set-up.)\n\nThe fact that one machine is a PC and the other is a Mac shouldn't matter at all.
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First off we need to know what kind of router you are working with.  Please provide the model and make, along with the kind of internet service you have.  Also what operating system you are on would be helpful - Windows XP, Mac OS X, etc.  \n\nThe first thing do when you hook up a router to your DSL/Cable Modem is to turn all the equipment off.\n\nPower down the computer, the DSL/Cable Modem and your router.  Its best to physically remove the power cables from the modem and the router to ensure that electricity is not keeping any memory chips alive.  Make sure you plug the ethernet cable from the DSL/Cable modem into the routers WAN/internet port.  Then make sure your computer's ethernet port is plugged into one of the routers LAN ethernet ports, they are usually 4 ports right in a row on the back of the computer.  This should fix any problems with hooking up the cables physically, and now it up to your network settings on your computer.  In order to help, please provide the information I asked for at the top of this message. \n\nThanks!
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hi first get the wireless router and if ur laptop is wireless enabled then just connect ur existing broadband router to the wireless one and then install a USB wireless network adaptor on ur old PC and then Power on the wireless router and both of ur computers and then search for wireless networks under Networking tabs and then configure the router as to ur own needs following the easy to use guide provided with the router ok\n\nIf in doubt ask me again with more details about ur problem ok Good luck
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The best way is probably through a wi-fi router, but if you don't want to add a wireless adapter to your computer you can consider using one of the power outlets ethernet adapters in the market -- they will use the electric wiring in your house to route the ethernet traffic -- they work great (I have one)\n\nCheck out the products from linksys - http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416874725&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
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You need a wireless card in the other computer, you have not specified if it is a laptop or a desktop, but most laptops already have a built in wireless card, if this is the case you got to start the utility that control that card and tel it to look for available networks once yours is found tell it to connect and that is all you got to do, but if you don't have a laptop then you will need to get a USB or PCI wireless card (USB is easier to install since you don't need to open you computer ti install it) once your card is configure you got to do what I mention above.\nMake sure that your router is configured properly, since you might have security added to your network is that is the case you need to acquire a key, but if you look at the manufacture of your router you can go to their website and most of them have instructions in how to do this.\n\nI hope this helps.
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You need  a router. if you don't want a wireless router, then you can get a wired router and buy enough cat5 cable to run from the upstairs computer to the router downstairs. You will then connect your DSL modem to the router and both computers to the router. Go to your computer name settings from the properties of my computer and enter a workgroup name for both of them (the default is "workgroup" and will work fine also), not the domain setting. The router software should set up a dynamic host table to give both of the computers their own IP addy to communicate on so you can use automatically detect in the TCP/IP settings. the DSL modem will now recognize the DSL modem as the IP address for your home account, not that of the computer. If you want sharing permissions for files and folders then you will need to create profiles on each of the computers that give the necessary permissions for the other computers profile/sign on. \n\nThe cat5 cable itself will have to be physically run from the upstairs computer to the router so you will need to either get enough to tack it on the stairs and wall trim etc or drill through the floor/ceiling.\n\n\nGood Luck
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in wireless? well that's not something that is easily fixed. It's radio waves, so it all depends on whats between him and the router. There's not much you can do other then: 1. Plug in an external antenna (that requires some soddering) 2. Move closer to the router.\n\nIf it's wired, well then, get a new wire.
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My Netgear router kept crashing so I got a D-Link and haven't had any problems since. Get a 802.11G router. YOu can hard wire your desktop and just have the laptop connect wirelessly or get a PCI wireless adapter for the desktop so they can both be wireless. Depends on what you want to do.
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sounds like a headache to me. my dad uses DSL which shares a phone jack with the regular telephone via a cheap connecter. then the line runs into his DSL modem. From there he has an ethernet chord running into a wireless router. From there he has an ethernet chord running into his actual computer. Not to mention the wireless network itself.  Then on top of that mess he has a different, ever changing, password for each device and his computer is so loaded down with adware and spyware and who knows what else so whenever there is even the smallest problem it is like finding a needle in a haystack.\n\nLOOK AT YOUR CHORDS! are any of them messed up at all?\n\nare you using a wireless network and all of your neighbors are getting online through your connection without you knowing? that would be funny. \n\nIf youre on anything faster than dial-up you shouldnt be having such slow problems. \n\nI think windows is unable to renew this IP address means that you keep getting disconntected from you ISP. Probably your routers fault.\n\nI dont know man. my advice is KISS. Keep It Simple Stupid. reinstall your router. Try connecting to the internet without your router and if it works good than you know for sure the problem is something with your router. .... no matter what i can tell youre in for a headache. Good luck
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There are a number of different options, but it just depends on what you're willing to do.  You can run a connection through the electrical current in your house, so you can hook up one room to the next and not be bothered too much by running wires all over the place.  You can hook up appropriate routers, which it sounds like you've already tried.  And you can, of course, use networking cable and run it throughout your house.  There are a million articles on the web that can help you out better than anyone here.
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Find out what company the neighbors have it from. If you cant get it from those companies than maybe your house is the cut of line of where the service reaches. Get cable internet it is faster. if your neighbors live super closeby you could always (with neighbor's permission) go out and buy a wireless laptop and a wireless Router. Then your neighbor can hook up the wireless router (you need one that can reach far from your neighbors house to yours) to their internet. You can pay the neighbor an agreed upon fee every month so you can share their internet service. Both of you can use the internet at the same time yet your laptop at your house can pick up the router signal so you can use it at home without bothering them. Therefore your neighbor has a great deal because you could split the DSL cost with them! So if it is say 14.99 a month it would be so cheap for each of you!
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Sure--this is easy, inexpensive, and will completely change the way you use the internet!\n\nSince you already have a wireless adapter for your laptop, the only thing you should need is a wireless router.  Before we get into the particulars, the only way to take advantage of a wireless network is if you have a broadband internet connection--like DSL or cable internet.  Otherwise, it just won't work.\n\nOn to routers.  You can find them at retailers like Best Buy and Circuit City, as well as anyone selling computer accessories.  The best-known brands are D-Link, Linksys, and Belkin.  You should be able to buy one for $40-70 or maybe less with a rebate offer.\n\nSet-up is pretty simple.  You should follow the setup instructions, but you should just have to plug the router into a power outlet, and connect the Ethernet cable coming from your modem to the input on the router.  It should all be clearly labeled for you.\n\nThere will likely be some configuring that you will need to do, but it's easy, since the router software interface is accessed by your web browser.  One of the first things you will want to do is set up your router for encryption.  \n\nThere are a couple of different standards that are available--I think WPA is the newest and best.  In any event, you'll need to generate a "passphrase"--a random series of letters and numbers that you should save in a safe place.  You'll need to enter this passphrase in your wireless adapter utility software to connect to the router.  Once your adapter detects your network, it will walk you through connecting to it, including entering the passphrase.  You should be sure and save this connection as a "profile" so your utility will save the passphrase and make it easy to re-connect again.\n\nThat is really pretty much it.  The router should work without much attention.  You may need to occasionally reboot it, but I have little if any trouble with mine.  Remember too, that if you have or want additional computers to access the router that each computer will need its own wireless adapter as well.  USB adapters are a great choice for desktops or laptops, since they require no installation.\n\nEnjoy your new wireless network once you set it up!
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I can only suggest that you buy a better router.  \n\nNow by wireless do you mean there is no router in your house and it comes from a different source?  If so get a better wireless router.  \n\nIf you have one in your house and it receives the signal for you then try getting closer to your router.  If this does not work your router may need to be replaced.\n\n\nAre you talking about a cell phone?  If so try getting a cell phone signal booster.  Try the link below to get an idea of what they do. \n\nIf you need more help email me and I can help you.\n\ngood luck.
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friend, hardwiring is more secure and much faster period. Wireless is ok, I used to do it and then got sick of it's problems. I also know what I'm doing because I have been an IT Consultant for years.\n\nSeriously, do you absolutely need wireless? Break out the drill and run some cat 5 cables to a router. You can get 50 foot cables on ebay for about $15 each and guess what? I guarantee your problems will go away.
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One issue with using a wireless connection is that if you are far away from the connection or there are many obstructions between your computer and the router (walls, floors, etc) your connection may not be very reliable. This is the most common cause of the behavior you're describing. Try moving your router and computer closer together or look into purchasing an additional wireless access point to extend the reach of your network.
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You have a few options.  If you want to run an Ethernet cable to the other computer, then you will need a router.  You could get a wireless card for the other computer as well.  You would need a wireless router for that.  Either way you will need a router.\n\nYou will connect the router directly to the modem.  Then each computer will connect to the router.