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Can i use my laptop as my base computer that connects to internet?
I have a desktop and I have Verizon online Dsl i use. I also have a laptop that i go online in using my wireless router but dont use it anymore because it has weak connection whenever i move away from it. Its a d-links router.
Instead of my desktop being the base computer connected to my verizon DSL... not sure if i m phrasing it right, can i have my laptop use the verizon dsl instead? I know that if i can, i have to have wires connected to my laptop which is fine for me. But can i do this? Or do laptops all must connect to the internet through wireless only?? |
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Re: Can i use my laptop as my base computer that connects to internet?
bump anyone?
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Re: Can i use my laptop as my base computer that connects to internet?
uh, what is the question? you want to wire your laptop into the router? go right ahead, no reason you can't. Most routers can handle more than one ethernet connection so I don't think you'd have to disconnect the other computer, but who knows.
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Re: Can i use my laptop as my base computer that connects to internet?
you should have a lan card in your laptop, most do. If not you can add one.
Get a wireless range extender though. |
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Re: Can i use my laptop as my base computer that connects to internet?
i dont have a wireless router anymore. I gave it back to someone because they wanted it back and also the connection wasnt that good.
I just want to use my laptop now with my verizon dsl modem that i have. I don't really care about my desktop any more. I just want to use my laptop with my verizon dsl. Am i getting a bit confusing? |
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Re: Can i use my laptop as my base computer that connects to internet?
If you have a plain DSL modem, with only one ethernet connection, you will probably need a router, if you want to connect both your laptop and a desktop to the internet. If you have a DSL gateway, which has multiple ethernet connections, and is actually a combination of a DSL modem and a router, all you need to do is plug your laptop into it with an ethernet cable. If you only want to connect one computer at a time, unplug your desktop from the modem and plug in your laptop.
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Re: Can i use my laptop as my base computer that connects to internet?
whats a dsl gateway? I just want to connect one computer at a time... actually i just want to connect my laptop only and put the desktop aside unless i need it for an emergency.
Assuming i have a dell dimension laptop and verizon online dsl modem, can i do this? I am sort of confused with your response ty. |
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