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    off topic networking question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by asyouwereatrio, Feb 4, 2006.

  1. asyouwereatrio

    asyouwereatrio Newbie

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    Hi,

    I'm going to have SBC DSL at my house now. Do I have to connect my wireless router and SBC DSL modem into a computer or can I just have them independent of the computer?
     
    asyouwereatrio, Feb 4, 2006
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  2. zoAr

    zoAr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Internet -> Modem -> Router.

    You don't need to have a computer hard-wired to your router in order to host a wireless network :)
     
    zoAr, Feb 4, 2006
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  3. bigmo

    bigmo Notebook Consultant

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    wireless router connects directly to modem then you connect wired or wirelessly whatever else you need connected
     
    bigmo, Feb 4, 2006
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  4. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    You hook the wireless router to the DSL modem coming into your home or office and set it up independent from the computer (unless your talking about advanced stuff). A wired router would be no different in this aspect. Then you can connected it via Cat 5e or Cat 6 to the NIC of any computer that needs a wired connection and just rove around with a laptop or another device with a wireless car picking up the signal.
     
    Metamorphical, Feb 4, 2006
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  5. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Check my guide if you wish for further wireless info and all those little tidbits! :)
     
    nickspohn, Feb 4, 2006
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