I have a desktop PC (Win 98SE) and currently connect to the internet via a
Speedtouch USB modem. I have just bought a WiFi enabled laptop and want to
go ‘wireless’ with both these.
In order to achieve this, I’ve also now purchased the Belkin ADSL Modem
with Wireless G Router along with a Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adaptor
and hoped that these pieces of kit will be what I need.
However, having read various bits of advice on the internet, it seems that
to create a wireless network, you need to have a main PC physically and
permanently wired to the router via an Ethernet cable. Unfortunately, my
desktop PC doesn’t have an Ethernet port.
The only way I can think of achieving what I want is to set up and
configure the router via the laptop (which obviously has an Ethernet port),
install the USB Network Adaptor in the desktop PC then (as both computers
will then be talking to the router) disconnect the Ethernet cable from the
laptop – hey presto, both computers both wireless and independent. Can
someone tell me whether this will work? If not, can someone tell me how
I can achieve what I want? Does my lack of Ethernet port in my desktop
scupper me completely? Do you really need a permanent wired connection to
the router? Any assistance would be gratefully received. Thanks
Am I correct in saying that your wireless router has an ADSL modem built
in? As long as you are not trying to use a USB ADSL modem, you will be
fine.
You do not need to have a computer permanently connected to a router for it
too work. You should even be able to connect via your web browser over
wireless to set it up. Simply go to this address in your browser -
192.168.0.1 and add your username & password, as well as making sure
your settings are that specified by your ISP. Then your router will always
be connected to the internet. Doesn't matter what your computers are doing.
If the wireless on your router is not activated by default, then you may
have a problem.
Hope this helps you.
