Can I Hook my cable modem to a wireless modem and make it work?
I have a Comcast cable interenet modem right now. I was wondering if I could buy a regular wireless modem and hook the ethernet cable ftom the cable one to it if it would work or if it has to have a phone line going to it? I dont really want to buy a wireless cable modem because they are so expensive.
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rdrnnr1972
31 Jan 2010
FlashDarkness
31 Jan 2010
Previous poster is correct except you want a wireless router, not a switch.
All you need is a wireless switch. D-Link and LinkSys are two popular brands, that make a fairly good product. I’ve seen 4 port models going for less that $50. Just connect your ethernet output from the cable modem to a port on the wireless switch, then set up your computer for wireless. Quick and easy, assuming the connection, probably DHCP, is already set up for the computer to modem connection.