KarlAibling
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Combine Wired and Wireless Networking??
Greetings:
I am presently using Verizon DSL, through a Westell Model 2200 DSL modem which is connected to a D-Link DI-604 router. I have 3 computers connected to the DI-604 with CAT-5.
I would like to know if I can connect a WIRELESS router to the remaining port on the DI-604 so that I can use the wireless feature of my new notebook computer?
I am not interested in changing the whole system to wireless, for a number of reasons.
Karl
I am presently using Verizon DSL, through a Westell Model 2200 DSL modem which is connected to a D-Link DI-604 router. I have 3 computers connected to the DI-604 with CAT-5.
I would like to know if I can connect a WIRELESS router to the remaining port on the DI-604 so that I can use the wireless feature of my new notebook computer?
I am not interested in changing the whole system to wireless, for a number of reasons.
Karl
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Well an access point will probably be cheaper but harder to configure. You can get a nice wireless router/firewall for under $60 brand new, and set up would be a breeze.
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Savone:
Rgr that! Have checked the wireless router vs. the access point and find that the wireless routers are indeed cheaper.
This is the first time I knew that a wireless router could be used with ethernet systems...... always thought that with a wireless router, each computer HAD to have a wireless NIC to access it.
Thank you very much. Good job!
Karl
Rgr that! Have checked the wireless router vs. the access point and find that the wireless routers are indeed cheaper.
This is the first time I knew that a wireless router could be used with ethernet systems...... always thought that with a wireless router, each computer HAD to have a wireless NIC to access it.
Thank you very much. Good job!
Karl
Glad I can help.. Good luck!
ASKER
Thank you for your prompt and concise reply. Would it be more economical for me to buy a wireless router as you suggest or to buy something I heard about called an "access point?"
Karl