absolutely correct... buy a router or better yet try to contact your ISP maybe they have a modem/router w/wireless that can be upgraded to your previous modem so wont have to deal with 2 devices at all...
You need a wireless router. The router will connect to your cable modem through its WAN (also called Internet) port. Up to four computers can connect by ethernet to one of the 4 LAN ports on the router. The Wii should be able to connect by wireless (I have a Wii that connects this way to my wireless network). I don't know about the Playstation 3. If it has built in wireless, it should be to connect just like th Wii. If it doesn't, it should be able to connect to one of the 4 LAN ports (ethernet) on the router.
I'm checking with my cable provider since they provided my modem. Assuming that I have what I need, what is the range of a wireless signal? The signal would be going from an office downstairs to a living room.
Wireless range is 300 feet under ideal line of sight conditions. Walls, floors, windows, rugs, etc. will reduce the range. How much it is reduced depends on the physical properties of the materials.
I have a two story house with a wireless router in a corner room on the first floor. I have no problem with reception anywhere in the house.
Starting from the office, the floor is wooden with plaster walls, the staircase has carpet and then there is a small brick walkway followed by a wooden floor. Both of my consoles are on top of my tube tv. The top of the TV is wooden. It doesn't look like I would have a problem. According to my cable provider, I would have a wireless PC card that would connect via a USB port which I have, although I don't know if I need anything in addition to the card.
I'm not 100% sure how the setup will look, but as far as I know, according to Time Warner, my modem provider, in my case, I'll have a wireless PC card that will connect via USB. My ISP is compatible for online gaming and my broadband connection is compatible for online gaming so with the PC card in place, I should be all set to go. I don't know how long the cord is and I would assume that I would use auto setup for a wireless internet connection, meaning that I would let the machine find my card and go from there.
that shouldn't be a problem... it should work perfectly as long as the setup is correct... when you recieve a wireless router make sure you place it in a corner hanging to your wall so the signal will bounce forward to your devices and consoles... :)
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absolutely correct... buy a router or better yet try to contact your ISP maybe they have a modem/router w/wireless that can be upgraded to your previous modem so wont have to deal with 2 devices at all...
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You need a wireless router. The router will connect to your cable modem through its WAN (also called Internet) port. Up to four computers can connect by ethernet to one of the 4 LAN ports on the router. The Wii should be able to connect by wireless (I have a Wii that connects this way to my wireless network). I don't know about the Playstation 3. If it has built in wireless, it should be to connect just like th Wii. If it doesn't, it should be able to connect to one of the 4 LAN ports (ethernet) on the router.
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Wireless range is 300 feet under ideal line of sight conditions. Walls, floors, windows, rugs, etc. will reduce the range. How much it is reduced depends on the physical properties of the materials.
I have a two story house with a wireless router in a corner room on the first floor. I have no problem with reception anywhere in the house.
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Starting from the office, the floor is wooden with plaster walls, the staircase has carpet and then there is a small brick walkway followed by a wooden floor. Both of my consoles are on top of my tube tv. The top of the TV is wooden. It doesn't look like I would have a problem. According to my cable provider, I would have a wireless PC card that would connect via a USB port which I have, although I don't know if I need anything in addition to the card.
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