Can I connect a wireless router to a standard hub to get an internet signal from a wired network?
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You can depending on the network that you'll be plugging into. I'd suggest using a "Wireless Access Point" in place of the router. It will do the same thing, without the headaches that can come from putting a router in that location.\n\nIf you want to use a router, check to see what the admin has for issuing IP's. Set your routers "WAN" side config to what is needed to gain an IP, and verify that the router was issued an IP. Once that is done, make sure that your routers LAN IP range is NOT the same as your WAN's range. (eg. WAN IP's are 192.168.0.1-255, set LAN's IP ranges to 192.168.1.1-255) This will help prevent problems in the future.  \n\nWhat you are trying to do is possible, it all depends on how you want to make it happen. Using an "access point" might be a bit more expensive, but it will just be plug and play. Using a router will work, but it will be a bit more involved and might cause more problems in the future. Good luck.
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No.  In order to "route" wireless internet access to other computers, you must use a "wireless" router.  Every computer must have a properly configured wireless NIC (available in PCMCIA, USB, or PCI slot designs).  Ethernet means it is a wired connection using ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors.  The 5 port ethernet adaptor can be used to share one internet connection with 5 computers.
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It's actually possible with some broadband routers. If it has both a usb and an ethernet connection, try installing the usb on one and the ethernet on the other.
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No, you do not a hub if you have a router. Sounds like the setup you have is correct: Cable modem ->router -> computers 1 and 2.
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I don't know anything about the new homehub but I think I am right in saying that it's essentially a wireless router.  So what you need to do is tell the router to accept all the stations that you've got.  It is quite easy with my system but I don't know about this one.  If it is a essentially a router then there must be somewhere for you to access the settings of the router.  So on the main computer (I am assuming you still have power and you are able to use it, just that there is no network connections) that is connected, try to access the homehub.  This may be something that you actually need to do on the hub of course.  Somewhere there should be a link you can click to access the settings of the hub.  Once there you need to access wireless access points and tell the system to accept the ones it can find, which should just be your own (they all have numbers on them, the IP address) select them and add them.  Sorry I can't give precise details about what to press and where exactly you can find this but I hope it helps.  Of course the next step is to try and get hold of BT.\nGood Luck.
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Yes...\nYou must configure the software to use "ad hoc" mode instead of "infrastructure" mode.\n\nSee your wireless adapter documentation or just go into the wireless settings to make that change!
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I bought a Netgear hub for about $20 and it works great. I can connect 5 computers and 12 wireless. I don't know much about networking but this is an option, I recommend this way if you don't want to spend a lot of money.
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u can buy a d-link router from argos  check if its compatible wi bt u get the usb receiver with it it has all u kneed to start myn was 50pound i think they sell them at pc world check it owt anyway  www.pcworld.co.uk search for wireless routers
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no, not by the USB ports. a wired version is you use a switch.  if you will be using a wireless version, do get the wireles router it will be a better way .
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The computer needs a wireless NIC to connect to the router, so, yes.
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Easy. You need to get a wired router. I would generally recommend Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL router, if you have a cable or DSL internet connection. If you can find routers that fit your computers, then I suggest you get them. If you need more steps after that, IM me.
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Agree with #1, and will expand.\n\nMost consumer available wireless G receivers can receive wireless B signals, but not necessarily. You need to make sure the wireless router is capable of that. Indication is usually well marked on the equipment.
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Use a router and network cards. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Router for more info.  Or you can use a hub which will split the connection as well.
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With my system I opted to leave the router next to my main pc where I could power it. Since it was right next to it I hooked it up with an ethernet cable. This beat having to get a card for it too. I installed the software that came with my router, pressed the button to transmit on my router and then my laptop discovered the signal and connected to it. If you have another pc you will need to get a wireless card for it. It was very easy to do.
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Get cable internet, and use a wireless router.
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The cheapest one would be a second hand one, which you could pick up at a local computer show, or on eBay.  Brand names will usually add money to the final price, but the difference might be $5-ish.\n\nThe real question is: Do you need a full fledged router?  Depending on what you wish to do, you might be able to get by with a hub or intelligent hub (if you just need to link PCs together.  If you really need packet management capabilities, perhaps a switch would do.  If you have spare PC's lying around, you could turn one into a passthrough traffic server.  Lots of options with PCs.  Post another question with the specific configuration, and perhaps we can help you out.
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use a wireless router. x