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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: scherer0224 on July 31, 2010, 03:33:30 PM

Title: Connecting Router..help please
Post by: scherer0224 on July 31, 2010, 03:33:30 PM

I recently bought a Belkin wireless router and have been trying to figure out how to connect my laptop to it while keeping my desktop on the modem as well...the problem is i only have one ethernet port in my modem so i cannot keep them both online at the same time. What do i need to do?

Title: Re: Connecting Router..help please
Post by: Allan on July 31, 2010, 03:38:34 PM

Modem to router and wireless cards in both computers

Title: Re: Connecting Router..help please
Post by: rthompson80819 on July 31, 2010, 03:54:53 PM

I'm not sure I understand the question.  The modem connects to the router and both the computers connect to the router either wireless or wired.  You didn't post the model of the router, but all routers can support multiple computers.  That's usually why you buy a router in the first place.

I'm not sure how you have it hooked up now, but I would think you got a manual with diagrams on how to hook both computers.  You may need a wireless card for the desktop if you can't use a cable.

Title: Re: Connecting Router..help please
Post by: scherer0224 on July 31, 2010, 04:11:48 PM

Ok thanks. Could you send me a link for this card that i need?

Title: Re: Connecting Router..help please
Post by: Allan on July 31, 2010, 04:16:23 PM

You need to read the router manual.

Title: Re: Connecting Router..help please
Post by: scherer0224 on July 31, 2010, 04:17:28 PM

i have read the manual and i set it up like it said to and im still having this problem

Title: Re: Connecting Router..help please
Post by: Computer_Commando on July 31, 2010, 04:35:06 PM

(http://www.weatherdirect.com/images/router/router_connections.jpg)