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Plug a WAP into the router and make sure your computer has a wireless card

Posted By: ERMT on 2008-01-08
In Reply to: How do you use the wireless if you use a router between computers? - movin' on

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You can get a combo wireless AND plug in router sm
Linksys makes one and even Walmart has them. I would not go wireless for MT because it is too slow. If you have, say, a wireless laptop that you want to sit on the couch and play with or take to the bedroom or whatever, having a dual router is convenient. You still want to MT on a plug in Ethernet cord.

They are very easy to set up. Linksys has instructions and I have never had a problem. You don't really need to tell you cable company, they aren't going to know or care. Your modem has a set speed and having a router will not increase that speed. Routers make a kind of virtual partition of cable signals. If you have a 112 modem like we can get where I live, you'll find yourself very slowed down. I go up 2 notches and have a 512 speed cable modem and when my kids are here and they all plug into the router to play games over the internet, I can still MT because the signal is pretty fast (well okay until they piggyback another router and hook up 8 computers for a LAN party).
A laptop, wireless router or a card from say Sprint, good battery
you could work anywhere. Being wireless has great benefits, say if you are in the hospital, dying, why you could make a few bucks to pay for the funeral.


Have wireless network, just plug my foot pedal into my
laptop.  Many companies say they are internet-based, but that may mean that you can download and then get off-line to work, or it may mean that you have to be on-line and type live into their system.  I have found very few companies these days where you can download and then work off-line. 
wireless.. do you have a router
I have wireless in my house too, but I work off of the main computer where the router or hub is connected to the cable. I have tried working on the other computers in the house connected to wireless and it is tramendously slower, obviously because takes time for the signal. I would try to connect your work computer directly to the router. DQS downloads superfast normally. I have found a delay in sound and keyboard with wireless.
Wireless router

When you use a laptop or desktop computer for that matter, and a "wireless" router is involved, you still have to hook up an ethernet cable from your computer to the router in order to be able to get a signal.


On a laptop computer, there is a slot for a wireless PC card, which you can get through Sprint and Verizon and possiby other cellular carriers. The card works in much the same way and has the same type of signal as a cell phone does and since I am out in the country for the time being, that is what I use.


Hope this helps.


 


 


wireless router
Not sure about that I do have a laptop, and have DSL with wireless router. Works good.
wireless vs router

Any suggestions for anyone out there that uses more than one computer that is either wireless vs plug into a router.  I have three computers in my house that run off a plug into a router.  I am going to be starting for a local hospital from home and will need the internet and I have to use their computer.  I have so many wires going everywhere that I thought it might be easier to go wireless with all the computers or maybe just put the hospital computer on a plug in and the other three wireless.  I also have to have another computer that I do my two other Docs on the side, but cannot use the hospital computer to do this work, so I have to have that computer in the same room.  Any suggestions on the easiest plan for all four computers. Two of the computers are in different rooms and then I need the hospital computer and my other work computer in one room.  There are also only two outlets in this room, which makes it a little tricky when you have to plug all this stuff in.  I cannot use the hospital computer for any of my side work.


 


Thanks for any comments.


wireless vs router
I use a KVM switch for two of my computers, so 2 CPUs run off the same keyboard, monitor and mouse. Two KVMs on 2 computers each would help a lot. I also have another computer upstairs that I have connected to a wireless printer and my home PC is the server for the printer, and my linksys router is hooked to my DSL connection. Hope this helps.
With an air card your relatives don't need a router.

An air card pulls the signal from the air similar to a cell signal.  It is a type of internet the same as cable or DSL.  What you are needing is WiFi capability, to connect to an existing network.   If they don't already had a network setup maybe they have high-speed internet and you can just hook your computer to the modem, at least long enough to download. 


If relatives only have one computer they wouldn't need a router unless their computer was a laptop and they wanted to work in other rooms of the house. 


Mobile PC card - no router required.

here is the section on Cingular's web site.  Sprint also has one.


http://business.cingular.com/businesscenter/solutions/wireless-laptop/modem-cards.jsp


i have a d-link wireless router with my
broadband service.  i have 3 computers at my house and 2 at my next door neighbors house all networked. it's very very simple to do.  whatever you do, make sure to password protect your network! 
I have a secure wireless router and
broadband service.  I use wav files so I'm not connected to a phone line.   being wireless, you're going to still be restricted to the signal strength anywhere you go kind of like using a cell phone but if you have a broadband connection on that mountain top with a wireless router connected to it, then your signal is coming from the router and not a tower that will have interference from trees, mountains etc.
Wireless router setup sm
Does anyone have any experience with setting up a Linksys wireless broadband router? I have a cable hookup coming tomorrow and have had to buy a wireless router and another wireless setup for a second computer. I heard the cable company will install only one modem on one computer and I must make my home wireless for other computers. The "Geek Squad" at Best Buy in my area warned me that it would be wiser to pay them to come out than try to do it myself. E-mail me if you have experience doing this. The box looks self-explanatory but I'm a little hesitant. Thanks for any help.
best buys wireless router
they will set it up for you but they do charge to do it.  The one nice thing is that they now how to encrypt your files so no one can get into them.  They told me that some people want to install this themselves and don't think they have to worry about the security issue.  I will be getting a laptop and I want to do this also.  Hope this helps :)
I like my TRENDnet wireless router....
I believe I got it online from either New Egg or Tiger.

I used to have a Linksys wired router....I'll never go back to a non-wireless. My Linksys crashed pretty much every other day, too. I don't need an extra wire cluttering things up.
I use a Belkin wireless router
for mine. Signal is strong from the router to the wireless too. It comes with instructions on how to hook it all up, pretty simple. Remember you have to set up BOTH computers when you do it (router to main PC, then USB card to the other). But I have broadband and not sure how it works with dail-up.

I don't understand why people use dial-up anymore or even DSL with limits. I have RoadRunner via Brighthouse and my entire cable/phone/internet package is $130/mo, and that's with HBO,Showtime,Cinemax. Unlimited calling and no restrictions on my internet usage. Now they offer to bump up your connection speed for a fee but I've never needed anything more than the basic connection.
Are you using a wireless router for networking or

do you actually have wireless internet?  We got a Wii last Christmas and I use a wireless router and we haven't had any problems at all. 


If you are using a router you may need to adjust the channel settings on it.  I think Nintendo recommends channel 11.  You can go to Nintendo.com and see if you can find a solution or Google it and if no help there call Nintendo.  Their customer service isn't in India. 


How do you use the wireless if you use a router between computers?
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I use an external sound card and my ear phones plug into that on my Dell. I find this so much bette
of the computer and #2 because there is a volume switch in the sound card (Soundblaster about $50).
I use a wireless router and use 3 comp on mine
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I do have a router. What speed is your wireless servic?
I am thinking of trying the next speed up which will cost me more.  What speed are you operating on?  I know I lose a lot of time with the uploading and downloading of files and need to do something different. 
Wireless router setup/laptop

You don't say what kind of router your have but your wireless router DOES NOT need to be connected by ethernet cable to your computer--you only need to connect by cable when you initially install the router software.  Next, if your router has WEP or WAP security enabled, your laptop wireless will not be able to just connect automatically.  Copy your router settings from your main computer (the one you installed the router software to) onto a USB flash drive if you have one and load those settings on your laptop.


The easiest way to set up your network if you have Windows XP is to go to control panel, then go to the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. It will prompt your on how to set up a secure wireless network if your router has it and how to add other computers to your wireless network.  It is very easy if you have a USB flash drive--otherwise you'll have to manually add in the settings. Good luck!!


Wireless router with your home phone line?
Is it possible to use a wireless router and your home dial up phone line so that you can be mobile around your house with a laptop? 
Thanks

tech help, new wireless router, now can't connect to clients

I am using a wired PC with a DSL connection.  Last night I set up a new wireless router and a laptop.  I had to have Linksys help me so I know we did it how they told me.  Both computers can connect to the internet, but now on my wired PC I cannot connect to my clients.  I have one I connect to with VPN and another over the internet through Citrix.  That one I can connect to initially, but it keeps disconnecting itself.  Help anyone?


Wireless router is not working properly. Sometimes it is, sometimes it is not. This morning I had
plug my main computer directly into the phone company's DSL box.  No settings are changed, ever, when this happens.  Anyone have any ideas?
I have all kids' computers and laptop on wireless router.
My work computer is directly wired into the router and is kept out of the wireless network for security reasons. Make sure if you do install a wireless network that you make it secure!
Problems after installing Netgear wireless router. sm
A few weeks ago I installed a Netgear wireless router.  All of our computers are running very slowly, hang, and do not show pictures.  Can anyone give me any help on how to correct this?  Firmware is up-to-date.  Thanks.
I just plug into my computer, but I use

Audio Advantage by Turtle Beach.  It supposedly bypasses your sound card and the dictation is a little bit clearer. 


I had one account that provided computer and they sent me speakers,but there was such a hum/static with using the speakers that I couldn't use them.   Others with the same company complained about the hum/static too. 


I only have 1 plug in on my new computer
I need 2 of those, 1 for the monitor, 1 for the foot pedal. I got splitter tonight and both ends are female, need male and female to handle what I need. I have Infinity foot pedal that I use for voice recognition. Does that make any more sense?
update & question on wireless router & trouble connecting to clients
I posted last week about hooking up a new laptop & wireless router & then not being able to connect to remote VPN and Citrix clients.  Someone helped me by suggesting a Belkin router instead and I got that and now I can connect to the VPN client but still not to the Citrix one.  I asked their tech support for help & they said we'll find out, but our own people cannot use wireless so we don't think it works with our system.  They're not getting back to me.  Has anyone solved this problem before?  This client uses Meditech and I can connect while the wireless is active, but it loses connection every 30 seconds.  I would just rather not have to unplug the thing & have no one in the house be able to use the laptop every time I work for this client if there is something else I can do.  Apparently I'm not going to get help from the client!
I just meant when you plug speakers into the computer
and then the headphones into the speakers. When I plugged headphones directly into the computer the sound was never loud enough for me.
wireless card
thanks for the info. When I call today, I will mention what you said. Maybe I will just go to one of the local Super stores and see if they can set me up with a inout deal, if not i really am going to move if it does not work-eeks
wireless card
Well there are a LOT of factors - you may be a ways down the road from the nearest cell tower, which is one of the reasons that you only get one bar on your cell phone. I mentioned the "new wireless card" as a POSSIBLE alternative to those MTs who live in a rural area and cannot get a DSL or cable connection or satellite is not a viable option and are also utilizing a desktop computer. Until recently, the wireless cards were only feasible if you had a laptop computer, so I was just informing people that this might be another option. Sorry you have such bad cell phone service -- this is not an option for everyone but as I mentioned a POSSIBLE option with possible being the keyword
Wireless Card
I am working on getting a wireless card as I know I will be doing more traveling and want to use it with my laptop for transcription while away from home.  I will use the card as a write-off for my business, but I also get a check for buying it through my own website.  If anyone else is interested in making a profit off of this and other services that you use every day, let me know by sending me an email.  I will speak to you about it then. 
I also use wireless card
I also use Verizon wireless USB card and have no problem connecting and staying connected where I am at.  If you can get a signal, you are in.  I work online and have not had a problem.  Even in my busiest month, I did not approach 2 GB of the 5 GB limit. 
Verison wireless card

Anyone using one of these wireless cards.... I currently only have dial-up internet and will NEVER, NEVER be able to get DSL or cable... I am able to get Verizon cell phone service finally at my house and was wondering about using one of these new cards...  can anyone tell me are there any compainies that allow wireless internet access??   


I don't want to invest $$$$ in satellite since so many companies say NO to that too... thought I might try the Verizon wireless but it is a 2 year agreement... and I hate to have to carry that and my dialup service too???    Any names of companies that would allow wireless or satellite would be appreciated...thanks...


 What's a country gal to do???


Which wireless card plan
I am thinking about getting a wireless card from Verizon, Cinguar, or whoever but I am not sure what to get or how much data I use?  Can someone explain this stuff to me? I have dial up and I think I have to get something because it is getting hard to find work with dial up.  Thanks
To Jest Lil Ole Me about wireless card.

You said in an earlier post that wireless internet through your cell phone carrier is a better solution than fixed wireless.  I have a cell phone, but often have to walk around the house to get one bar for a signal.  Does this not factor in?  Where my desk is now, forget it. 


Tech ? - re. wireless card
Had to send my laptop out for repair, they installed a new hard drive. I have a Linksys wireless card in there but lost the installation disk. I downloaded from their site as to drivers, etc., and the laptop won't recognize the wireless card or it's copied files from the internet. Is there a way I can connect the laptop to my desktop where the modem is and the broadband Linksys router to at least get me going on the internet. As it stands now, the laptop is useless except for the Windows XP and Microsoft products on there. Would really like the laptop to get onto the net, this is why I have it, to save my back from breaking at the desktop. Any suggestions? The cable company I have said they can't help me until I get straightened out with Linksys as to the wireless router for the laptop.
Trial period for wireless card
I talked with my local Verizon cell provider and they will let me buy the wireless card and try it for 10 days at home, if it does not work well can return for full refund as long as it is within 10 days. Thinking about this as DSL will never come my way.. Heck we just recently got the cell phone service in the house.. before was having to stand in the middle of the county road to make a call with my other provider..would be kind of cold this time of year and hard to type out there too.. LOL
Anybody have any experience with Verizon Broadband Wireless (air card)...
Hello, I'm looking into buying as USB720 from Verizon Wireless.  It is for wireless broadband access and simply is a modem with an antenna that plugs right into your USB port which I could use with my PC.  It is $99.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate.  The service itself is $59.99 a month with a 2-year commitment.  I live out in the boonies with only satellite internet and dialup available to me.  Also, I believe that it is compatible with a VPN.  This certainly would be a nice alternative to pokey diaup and satellite.  It is cheaper than satellite (the initial cost anyway) and it is faster with speeds up to 700 kbps.  According to the map at Verizon, it is not yet available to me in the Las Cruces/El Paso area.  But according to two reps at Verizon, it is available.  I get a strong signal here at my house and there is a 30-day trial period.  Is there anybody in this region that has been able to get this service with success?  Also, any experience at all with the Verizon air card would be welcomed.  Thanks in advance!  Shelley
How Do I Know if My Computer Has a SoundBlaster Compatible Sound Card?

I am new to this site, and I love it already!  It will definitely come in handy for starting up with my MT job again.... Its been about a year.


Just had a question for those of you that might be more computer savvy than I... which isn't hard.    For my new MT job, I need my computer to have a SoundBlaster Compatible Sound Card.


Say what?!


I have no idea how to know if my computer has this already or if I need to purchase it.  I don't wanna sound completely dumb before even starting the job fully by asking this question of them.... eek!


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Computer not seeing wireless keyboard/mouse

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What am I doing wrong? 


Thank you in advance!


You plug it into an outlet, plug in the phone cord, hook up the
footpedal and the headset and it works. 
Just bought this computer so you never know if it is the ethernet card or mother board or Comcast.
I had this on another computer and it was the modem that time.
Plug adapter into serial port, plug foot pedal into adapter,
plug adapter into USB port.  
Don't they make you use a computer they send you?
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Help.


To make any computer run faster
Or invest in some CD-RWs.

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What diff does it make if it is one during the day or at night? Your computer should be protected
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what model/make battery backup do you use for computer? nm
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