Author Topic: CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS NETWORK? (Read 6133 times)

lewy · « **on:** October 02, 2011, 01:12:29 AM »

Would it be possible to connect a desktop computer, with an ethernet cable connected to a router and modem in 1, to another wireless network?
I am using Windows 7 Professional, with a Netgear Modem/Router in one
Thanks...

jason2074 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2011, 01:55:17 AM »

You want to use both wired and wireless access on your desktop computer? And you want to connect to other wifi networks?

Geek-9pm · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2011, 01:57:38 AM »

Knowing which Netgear router could make a difference.

lewy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2011, 02:06:45 AM »

I have a desktop pc, that i want to connect to a wifi network. I have a wireless router and modem in one, with an ethernet cable running from it to this pc. No phone line coming into it. Would I be able to connect to my wifi network? I will check the netgear router now

jason2074 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 02, 2011, 02:39:19 AM »

Since you have already a combo modem wireless router, do you have a wireless card installed on your desktop or a USB wifi adapter?

lewy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 02, 2011, 03:00:02 AM »

I have a wirless modem/router connected to the internet on another pc in the house. On this pc i wish to connect to a my wifi, I have another router/modum (the netgear one) i do noth have a wireless card installed, but i think i might have a usb adapter.

lewy · « **Reply #6 on:** October 02, 2011, 03:04:33 AM »

Netgear Wireless G Router/Modem

lewy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 02, 2011, 03:31:32 AM »

I will explain this a better. I have a wireless router/modem in one, which is connected to the internet and a pc. Now, i would like to connect another desktop pc in another room up to the internet. Would it be possible to connect a wireless router/modem to this pc, and connect it to the other wireless router/modem that is connected to the internet?

lewy · « **Reply #8 on:** October 02, 2011, 03:59:35 AM »

would i be able to??

truenorth · « **Reply #9 on:** October 02, 2011, 08:58:56 AM »

If i understand your question correctly you currently have a DSL modem (connecting to your ISP). To that modem you have a "wireless" router connected (via a cable). You then have a computer connected to the wireless router via a cable. You want to know if you can connect to the wireless router with another computer elsewhere in your home with a wireless connection? If that is your question the short answer is yes. Your router at the modem will need an antennae (may be built in) and your computer (the wireless one) will need a receiving router with an antennae. You will need to program your 2nd wireless computer to search and connect to your wireless IP address. Once the router is installed on the computer it can be used to search for "available" networks.truenorth

jason2074 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2011, 12:42:50 AM »

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Netgear Wireless G Router/Modem

Post the complete product model of the router that is already connecting the other pc. Its possible that you do not need a router extension since the modem/router is already wifi capable. Did you already use the active router by wired on your desktop? How many ethernet ports do you see?
What is your broadband subscription speed?

Geek-9pm · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2011, 01:01:10 AM »

If he has the right model(s) of router(s), he can set up a ad-hoc wireless network. But until he tells us exactly which routers he has, no clear answer is available. Otherwise, he should buy a wireless adapter.

Transfusion · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2011, 01:07:08 AM »

If it is like this:

The best way would be to get a WiFi adapter for PC No. 2 because it would be a waste of time trying to get another modem/wifi router all-in-one in the second room to work as a WiFi client. Most likely it doesn't have that function.

Consumer routers, i.e. the TP-Link WR841ND, have that function only when flashed with dd-wrt third party firmware. I have not come across any stock firmware that allows your consumer router to act as a WiFi client, much less a modem/router all-in-one that allows you to do so.

I would go with buying a cheap WiFi adapter instead of ad-hoc between PC. 1 and PC. 2 because Windows Internet Sharing constantly drops my connections and even when the signal is perfect, speedtest.net reports a max download speed which is half of my download speed were the computer connected to a consumer router. The PC acting as a router in my case is running Windows XP SP3 with an Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN card.

lewy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:51:19 PM »

How easy would an adapter be to install?

Geek-9pm · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2011, 11:59:04 PM »

Quote from: lewy on October 03, 2011, 10:51:19 PM

How easy would an adapter be to install?

This link shows how to to install a simple USB wireless thing. Also, there are other videos for similar devices or methods. Most of the time it is pretty easy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N3nlrlGRAc

Note: With Windows 7 64 bit there maybe an issue getting the right drivers.
Also, some versions of Linux do not have a full set of ready drivers. In either case, check before you buy. Some adapters only work on 32 bit windows and not other OS.

hayden8 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2011, 01:13:37 AM »

What OS and bit?

hayden8 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2011, 01:15:58 AM »

lewy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2011, 01:21:34 AM »

I am running windows 7 Professional 32bit. The wireless router/modem in one, which is connected to pc 1 and the internet is a Thomson TG782T (1029TT54E)

jason2074 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2011, 01:16:24 AM »

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How easy would an adapter be to install?

Do you need to really use a wireless connection? You need to specify the distance from the router going to your PC first. Its either by wired or wireless.

lewy · « **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2011, 02:25:59 AM »

PC 2 that is needing to be connected to the internet is in the shed, which has been converted into a room, which isn't connected to the house...

Transfusion · « **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:53:29 AM »

Quote from: lewy on October 07, 2011, 02:25:59 AM

PC 2 that is needing to be connected to the internet is in the shed, which has been converted into a room, which isn't connected to the house...

All the more reason to go with WiFi.

Rob Pomeroy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 07, 2011, 05:58:50 AM »

Or Powerline/HomePlug adapters. https://www.homeplug.org/home/

bobsklarservices · « **Reply #22 on:** October 15, 2011, 08:02:50 PM »

Everybody is making this too complicated. Why not just switch the computers?

lewy · « **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2011, 03:16:45 AM »

Quote from: bobsklarservices on October 15, 2011, 08:02:50 PM

Everybody is making this too complicated. Why not just switch the computers?

As there is more than one more person in the house, and needing to use the internet or a game that requires internet

truenorth · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2011, 02:15:11 PM »

lewy, Please go back and read my reply in post #9. It tells you how to do this and is VERY simple. Many people here are essentially saying the same thing (just using different terms to describe the same thing) and perhaps creating confusion in your mind. If after reading it again there is a part you do not understand quote it and i will try to further elaborate. Once you have the necessary hardware it will take less time than reading the total contents of this thread to get up and running. What you want to do is very common.truenorth

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