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How do I connect wireless router for laptop & Xbox 360 without desktop?
We currently have a desktop that has our wireless router connected to it.
My sons play Xbox 360 & I have a desktop. We are moving and do not want to take our destop with the cumbersome cpu tower. I am having cable internet & phone installed by Time Warner cable. My question is.... can i have the wireless router hooked up directly to the cable or outlet instead of the cpu tower? Please be very specific, I have no idea what I'm doing!
6 Answers
- gatorsunLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
Once you get a wireless network set up you can run the wireless without having a computer wired to it. Once the network is set up and running it can be run without being hard wired to the computer.
Source(s): Network savy gs - 1 decade ago
Ok this is simple! When Time Warner hooks up your DSL, that includes a small box with ethernet plugs in the back, (look like phone jacks). It should include a short ethernet wire that will go from your box to your router. Once the two devices sync with one another you should be good to go! As far as the X-Box goes they do have the wireless adapter correct? I suggest securing your router with a password to maintain the best connection possible for gaming, Good Luck!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
if you have a wireless internet router, then spend about 70-90 bucks and get the XBOX 360 wireless internet receiver. run the main input for internet into the modem. take the output from the modem and plug that directly into the input of the router input. then, plug your receiver into your 360. then, go to Settings> Network Settings> Setup Network or something like that on your xbox. that Should cover you with your network. feel free to email me with any questions or comments you may have.
Source(s): previous experience - Anonymous1 decade ago
If you currently do not have cable, you may need to buy a different router, depending on the type you have. And no router requires any machine connected to make it work. You will need to connect to it wired and configure it. Then you can connect either wired or wireless to use it.
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- Anonymous5 years ago
sure, Your cable internet will visit a modem and then take that to the instant router. He can run a ethernet cable straight away from the Router to his xbox360 or use his instant adapter. speed is greater effective with the direct ethernet link. And your instant computing device would desire to artwork only as is. be helpful to place the router close to the place you would be using the computing device for ultimate speeds.
- tbshmkrLv 71 decade ago
What make & model of router?
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Probably. Connect the router WAN port to the cable modem.
-Time Warner installation people can help.
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