Belkin router - I want to add a computer
 

Hello all.

I have a Mac running through a Belkin 4-port wired router to cable modem, and IT WORKS well, and has for 9 months or so.

We've recently acquired a 2nd hand Mac laptop, and I want to plug it in to the router to access the www. Should I be aware of any pitfalls, or is it just a question of plugging it in and off we go?

(Just a by the way: I have a router purely because I had enormous problems with ntl/virgin who wouldn't accept that I couldn't bypass their old MAC lock, and the only work-round was to buy and install a router, which fooled them and worked).

Thanks.

Allen.

Re: Belkin router - I want to add a computer
 

Just plug it in. You should be covered by the inbuilt firewall, although extra security on your laptop never hurts. Don't forget antivirus.

Re: Belkin router - I want to add a computer
 

Thanks, southwell.

I wasn't even thinking about security, but it is a point now you've mentioned it.

(Smug Mac users don't get too twitchy about viruses...)

No, it was just that when I set up the original Mac, it was quite a complicated procedure, involving logging on to the Belkin site, cloning a MAC address, etc., etc. Anyway, I'll just plug it in and see, so I might be back!


Allen.

Re: Belkin router - I want to add a computer
 

Hi
I am vivek, just connect u r mac computer with Ethernet or rj-45 to wired router..and u will be able to go online..
I not, once connected check the ip add..
click apple icon, system preference, network, then under configure select Ethernet adapter, under TCP/IP select using DHCP, and router will give ip address in the range 192.168.2.X and mask as 255.255.255.0 and router as 192.168.2.1.. .
You will be abel to go online, if router is connected to internet ..
Not to worry about firewalls..
thnx
vivek

Re: Belkin router - I want to add a computer
 

Thanks Vivek.

All up and running, no problems.

Allen.