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Can Verizon Wireless share w a Desk
Name: das324 Date: September 26, 2005 at 12:59:39 Pacific OS: XP Home CPU/Ram: 1.6/512
Comment:
My dad just bought new HP laptop, bought the Verizon Broadband Wireless service. But he wants to use that service to get online with his desktop...1) is that possible ? 2) If so, how do I do it ??? I'm thinking...wireless NIC card, and a wireless router ??? Help - he's driving me crazy - but I'll do almost anything to get him off AOL/desktop access ! Thanks
Name: Zenith Date: September 26, 2005 at 14:44:41 Pacific
Reply:
If the contract with Verizon only provides him with one IP address, then getting a router with wireless capability will possibly work for you. Does the desktop already have an Ethernet adapter in it or not?
Wireless routers generally come with RJ-11 ports for CAT5 cable.
Depending on how you want to set up the equipment, a cable from the router to an Ethernet adapter in the desktop may work OK.
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Response Number 2
Name: wanderer Date: September 27, 2005 at 16:10:51 Pacific
Reply:
I doubt you can go the regular route. I suspect your only option will be to put a second nic in the laptop and do ics to the desktop.
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