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Here is simple instruction: <a href="http://www.networkmagic.com/router-setup/setup.php" rel="ugc">http://www.networkmagic.com/router-setup/setup.php</a>
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Here is simple instruction: http://www.networkmagic.com/router-setup/setup.php [http://www.networkmagic.com/router-setup/setup.php]

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Why do I need to have a router? Can I replace the router with the switch?
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Why do I need to have a router? Can I replace the router with the switch?

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A router is right device though and it is fairly cheap nowaday. Use switch if you want, but I dont know if there is wireless signal for your laptop unless you will use ethernet cable for laptop as well. 
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A router is right device though and it is fairly cheap nowaday. Use switch if you want, but I dont know if there is wireless signal for your laptop unless you will use ethernet cable for laptop as well.

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Hi,<br />
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If you are using a DSL modem then a switch is enough.<br />
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Regards,
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Hi,

If you are using a DSL modem then a switch is enough.

Regards,

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Sorry, it seems that PUNKY posts didn't show up for me for little time differnece.
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Sorry, it seems that PUNKY posts didn't show up for me for little time differnece.

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Dont be, Yasserd :o) <br />
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I have a PC and a laptop. I only have one internet connection (one cable only).<br />
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Is it possible to have my pc and my laptop both has internet connections?<br />
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please advice me of the besting to do...<br />
<br />
Jack<br />
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PS. the OS of the computers is win XP.<br />

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I have a PC and a laptop. I only have one internet connection (one cable only).

Is it possible to have my pc and my laptop both has internet connections?

please advice me of the besting to do...

Jack

PS. the OS of the computers is win XP.


Only one cable for internet connection...

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Broadband

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