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MovedGoalPosts · 12-12-2006, 14:20

Is the new laptop / router wired or wireless - I'm suspecting the latter. Is the router cable compatible (doesn't have an ADSL modem built in).

Basic setup should be simple: Power off current modem, and PC. ethernet cable between modem and router (WAN). Ethernet between Router (LAN) and PC. Power on modem, then router, then PC. Should all work seamlessly, unless you've previously playing with the PC's network settings such that they don't autodetect the network addresses.

Setup wireless only once you have wired connection going. If presented with a choice, make sure you use infrastructure mode to enable file sharing between wired and wireless stuff.

Realistically it's a case of following the router's instructions.

12-12-2006, 14:20	#2
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 60 Posts: 15,868	Re: New Laptop Is the new laptop / router wired or wireless - I'm suspecting the latter. Is the router cable compatible (doesn't have an ADSL modem built in). Basic setup should be simple: Power off current modem, and PC. ethernet cable between modem and router (WAN). Ethernet between Router (LAN) and PC. Power on modem, then router, then PC. Should all work seamlessly, unless you've previously playing with the PC's network settings such that they don't autodetect the network addresses. Setup wireless only once you have wired connection going. If presented with a choice, make sure you use infrastructure mode to enable file sharing between wired and wireless stuff. Realistically it's a case of following the router's instructions.