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Installing a wireless router

Last answer on Oct 15, 2008 4:43:44 pm BST vq13, on Oct 15, 2008 2:35:17 pm BST 
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Hello,

We have a desktop computer that is hooked up with a regular (not wireless) router from the cable company. I just bought a laptop and want to go wireless for the laptop (i dont really care if the desktop does or not).

The cable companywants to charge $50 to install a wireless router and charge an extra $10/month. I heard we can buy a simple wireless router anywere for under a $100. BUT...can i hook it up without the cable company knowing??? if so, how? how do i set up? I need the kindergarden instructions!?

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 xpcman, on Oct 15, 2008 4:43:44 pm BST
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Yes you should be able to connect a wireless router to the cable supplied router. Does the cable company supply a router or just a "modem"? If the cable box has more than one lan output plug then it's a router - only one plug it's a modem. The cable company should not be able to see what equipment is behind the router/modem. Note: if you truly have a router connect the desktop lan wire to the new wireless router then you can share files and printer. Otherwise the new wireless box security will stop you from sharing the printer.

Go to this site for info about home networks / wireless

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/networkdesign/u/set-up-network-connections.htm

   
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