1. 03-16-11 10:09 PM #1
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    Wireless Internet Question: Modem and Router

    I just had road runner come install a cable modem at my house, the cable modem has one ethernet plug. My question is if I get a wireless router and connect the modem to it, can I still run a "hard line" to my computer to the wireless router so I can still have a "hard line or direct hookup"?
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  2. 03-16-11 10:11 PM #2
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    Yes. There should be 4+ sockets in the back of the router you can run an ethernet cable from.
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  3. 03-16-11 10:12 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrmarket View Post
    Yes. There should be 4+ sockets in the back of the router you can run an ethernet cable from.
    this. may need to do additional setup but i dont think thats necessary anymore.
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  4. 03-16-11 10:18 PM #4
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    Should be plug and play
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  5. 03-16-11 10:22 PM #5
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  6. 03-16-11 10:22 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrmarket View Post
    Yes. There should be 4+ sockets in the back of the router you can run an ethernet cable from.

    Yeah I need a hard line because I play poker and I want wireless thoughout the house. Any good brand names for a router or models???
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  7. 03-16-11 10:24 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by helicopter23 View Post
    Yeah I need a hard line because I play poker and I want wireless thoughout the house. Any good brand names for a router or models???
    linksys, neatgear, d-link come to mind. all good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by helicopter23 View Post


    Yeah I need a hard line because I play poker and I want wireless thoughout the house. Any good brand names for a router or models???
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  9. 03-16-11 10:59 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by B1GER1C828 View Post
    linksys, neatgear, d-link come to mind. all good.

    How hard is it to setup the wireless? Does it come with a cd for setup or something??
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    Quote Originally Posted by helicopter23 View Post


    How hard is it to setup the wireless? Does it come with a cd for setup or something??
    Very easy 1-2-3
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    Quote Originally Posted by helicopter23 View Post


    How hard is it to setup the wireless? Does it come with a cd for setup or something??
    If you have any problems PM me and I'll guide you through the process.
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    or you could skip having too much hardware and ask comcast if they offer wireless modems..that way they could always help you if you run into problems..
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    Quote Originally Posted by helicopter23 View Post
    Does it come with a cd for setup or something??
    yes it does, very simple to setup, I have a Linksys
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    Quote Originally Posted by helicopter23 View Post
    How hard is it to setup the wireless? Does it come with a cd for setup or something??
    incredibly easy. i do believe most come with a cd so its incredibly easy. You honestly cant screw it up, its that easy.
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  15. 03-16-11 11:31 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Extra Innings View Post
    If you have any problems PM me and I'll guide you through the process.

    Do I plug internet cable to modem than that to router or do I plug the internet cable straight to router?


    Thanks and Good Luck tommorrow
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  16. 03-16-11 11:48 PM #16
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    get an external antenna router. better than internal for obvious reasons. d-link dir-655 has been around for awhile and is still one of the best. my max speed is 1.5 MB/s with hardline. i get 1.4 on laptop with the router.
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    Quote Originally Posted by helicopter23 View Post


    Do I plug internet cable to modem than that to router or do I plug the internet cable straight to router?


    Thanks and Good Luck tommorrow
    Ethernet cable from cable modem to wireless router

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  18. 03-17-11 12:00 AM #18
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    This is what the back looks like. Those (4) open ports can be used to "hardwire" other computers.

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