wired LAN on wireless router?
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Run the networking wizard on both PCs. Make sure you use the same workgroup name on both systems. When done, you will need to enable file and print sharing on the systems to share documents or files. You will now see a sharing option in files and folders when you right click on them. You for instance can share the whole C drive if you desire!
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The best and safest way for you to network your two PC's is to purchase a router with 4 port switch.\n\nUse one PC to follow the router setup wizard.\n\nYour ADSL modem will connect to the routers WAN port and the to PC's will connect to two of the routers LAN ports.\n\nOnce you have one PC successfully connected to the internet through the router use the Windows Network Setup Wizard to create your local area network.\n\nGo to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Setup Wizard\n\nNext > select "This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway... > Next > give each PC a unique name > Next > Provide the SAME workgroup name for both PC's > Next > select Turn on file and printer sharing > Next > apply these settings > Next.\n\nEach PC should now have a unique name and belong to the same workgroup.  Each PC should also have Network Share folders under My Computer.  This shared folder should be visible from the other PC.\n\nTo share a specific folder on a PC go to Windows Explorer > select the folder to be shared > Right mouse click > select Sharing and Security > and follow the directions for the type of sharing you want.\n\nTo find the other networked PC go to: Windows Explorer > My Network Places > Microsoft Windows Network > [your workgroup] > and all your networked PCs associated with your workgroup should be visible.  You can now expand the PC to see what folders and devices are shared.
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With my system I opted to leave the router next to my main pc where I could power it. Since it was right next to it I hooked it up with an ethernet cable. This beat having to get a card for it too. I installed the software that came with my router, pressed the button to transmit on my router and then my laptop discovered the signal and connected to it. If you have another pc you will need to get a wireless card for it. It was very easy to do.
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If you have all the wired slots used you can add upto 251 wireless computers or items aswell. The IP addresses only go upto 255.....I have the same router and 3 hardwired and 3 wireless and mine works fine...Thanks
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LAN cable connected to a router (Buy the router) or buy a network card and connect it to your laptop--unless you have it built in--and buy a router.
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connect dsl/cable to the WAN port on the router\nConnect an Ethernet cable to a free port on the router the other end to the laptop's Ethernet port.\n\nNow, goto run> type cmd and press ok\ntype ipconfig /release and press enter\ntype ipconfig /renew and press enter\ntype ipconfig /all and press enter\n\nyou should now see an IP address ..... 192.168.2.x, where x is a number between 1 and 254.\n\nXP with service pack 2 should discover the network automaticaly.\n\nyou can also try: http://www.boingo.com/download.html\n\ninstall and run boingo. it should automatically search and prompt to connect to your wireless network
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I have a 5 computer network at home. 1 computer is wireless. I use a Dlink DI-524 wireless router. It has 4 wired ports on the back and wireless capability. It has a built in firewall and it seems to be plenty fast. It cost me $50 with a $25 mail in rebate(so actual cost was $25) at Office Max about 4 months ago.\nIf you need more wired ports use a switch. They run about $20 to $30 and they are truly plug and play.\n\nAs for the wireless setup...\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx#step3\n"D"
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That will really depend on the router, particularly if it allows a wireless computer to log into it.  For security reasons, some routers will only allow settings to be changed by a computer with a physical, wired connection.\n\nBecause all routers are different, your best bet is to determine the make and model of the router, then visit the manufacturer's website to try and obtain the owner's manual, assuming you don't have it available.  You may have to temporarily connect one computer with an ethernet cable to do the initial setup.  Whether or not the router requires a wired connection, it's usually a configuration tool (attainable at the mfr's website) or just opening up a browser and entering in a specific IP address (192.168.0.1 is a common one) to access the controls for the router, including WEP/security settings.\n\nGood luck and hope that helps some!
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A wireless router xxxxx
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yes you can do that as long as the frequency is 802.11 b or g. almost all new laptops also have built in wireless and should pick up on your router
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yes, for that reason you need a wireless router like the linksys WRT54G (GS)\nyou hook then the router to the modem and the Mac to the router. the laptop PC can then be connected to the router wirelessly.\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124136\n\nSetting up the router:\n1. change the password of the router\n2. set up an SSID (any name you want)\n3. disable SSID broadcast\nfor your privacy and security\n4. set up an encryption, either WEP or WPA (this prevent from using your internet connection by your neighbors) and has also to be done on the laptop that is using the wireless connection.\n5. addionally you can set up MAC filtering (this has nothing to do with Mac PCs). this can be done (voluntary) to permit only registered PCs to use a wireless network.
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I also have a netgear router.  If you want to use cables, just plug into one of the numbered network connectorsand configure the network setting as required.  I suggest going wireless so you don't have to run messy wires down the hallways.  You would have to buy either a wireless card or a USB adapter.  If you do that you need to set up security (WEP) which is fairly easy to do.  All the instructions to do that should be with the hardware.
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from your cable or DSL modem connect the ethernet cable to the router input.  Install and configure using the CD which came with the router.  During the installation process it checks the connectivity and you are on if its passed.  Couple of tips though.  \n\n1. Change the default SSID\n2. Never broadcast the SSID (make sure the broadcast option is uncheked)\n3. Set up a 64/128 bit WEP key\n\nOnce you done the above then all your wireless adapters can pick up the signal once you set up with the authentication.
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Check the modem to see if there are still any DHCP address left for it to hand out. Check if the DHCP server can hand out IP addresses to the wired computers, not just to the wireless computers.\nCheck if you can have both a wireless and a wired connection at the same time (some modems will only allow one type of connection). Check if your network card is installed properly. Check if the cable is still good, swap it with a different cable if you can.
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Either turn the wireless service on the PC on, or if it doesn't have one, you may need to buy a wireless 'dongle' that fits into a spare USB port on the PC. If you edit your post with more details (the PC and make of router) you'll get a more exact answer from some of the technical people here.
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Wireless is always going to be slower.. its transmitting through air. You really want to connect with an ethernet cable, it will be faster and more reliable.. that may mean having to string a long cable through the house though. \n\nYou may also want to consider either a signal booster, to increase the range and signal of the router, or even a newer router such as the pre-N 802.11n ones.
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Just buy a wireless router with a built in Ethernet switch & do away with the other router.\nOf course you will need to have a wireless card for your laptop if you don't already.