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Nob Q...! can you use the RJ45s on a router to connect non wifi laptops to a network?

  • 10-03-2010 06:12PM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,132 ✭✭✭


    ....

    as per the title...?!

    My flat mate has a laptop with no wireless, can he use a RJ45 cable to get connectivity while I use the wireless...?


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,178 ✭✭✭✭NothingMan


    99% of the time yes.

    My Xbox is plugged in while me and my gf's laptops are wireless.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Whats the make and model of the router?

    Yes is the answer either way


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,454 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Just in the interests of safety :) i.e. falling over the ethernet cable - there is nothing to prevent your flatmate adding wirless via either a usb dongle or a pcmcia or express wireless card depending on how old the laptop may be.


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