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Router question.

  • 21-06-2009 08:38PM
    #1
    banquo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭


    Just moved back home after college. Both houses have Eircom broadband. I brought the old router with me.

    Question: Can I plug the router I brought back with me into my PC with a short ethernet cable to save me the trouble of running a long one down to the router connected to the phone line?

    Please, you no make fun. I have the dumb.


Comments

  • #2
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,454 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    No you can't have two modems running off the same line.


  • #3
    banquo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭banquo


    Dang.

    The router came with a usb that picks up the wireless, so you don't need to run a wire from the router to pc. Are these generally available or am I better off strolling down to maplin and picking up a switch?


  • #4
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,454 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Generally available.


  • #5
    banquo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭banquo


    Appreciated.


  • #6
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,454 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Meant to include this link - will give you some idea of whats available:

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/kl.aspx?bn=10279&mfr=&filter=A00302.K50859.A00303.K01031.


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