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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: ross555 on June 22, 2014, 03:30:11 PM

Title: Setting up a wired connection on a wireless router
Post by: ross555 on June 22, 2014, 03:30:11 PM

Hi ive got Sky wireless broadband, I get a lot of interference on my Internet connection, with it cutting out frequently, so decided to set up a LAN wired connection between the router downstairs to the computer upstairs with the wire under the floorboards.

Ive plugged it in but how do I know its wired im receiving? not just my former wireless network?. On network settings it just shows my normal wireless signal.

Title: Re: Setting up a wired connection on a wireless router
Post by: Salmon Trout on June 22, 2014, 03:34:37 PM

Depending on what kind of computer you have, there will be a way of turning the wireless off, or else you could turn it off at the router to be sure. More details please.

Title: Re: Setting up a wired connection on a wireless router
Post by: ross555 on June 23, 2014, 01:15:10 PM

Hi i disconnected my wireless adapter and it cuts off the internet, despite the LAN wire being connected, so it doesnt look like im receiving a signal via the wired connection. Do i need to set things up differently in windows vista?

Title: Re: Setting up a wired connection on a wireless router
Post by: ross555 on June 23, 2014, 01:19:33 PM

Just to add a green LED light flashes inside the LAN plug on the back of the desktop where the wire plugs in so its plugged in correctly.