Can I use a wireless DSL router without needing another computer to be plugged into DSL?

Question

I have a 2-wire DSL modem from AT&T that is capable of wireless connectivity and would like for my desktop computer to be in a different room that is away from the DSL. The problem is I am not sure if I can do so without having another computer connected to the DSL first before I can be able to use it "wirelessly".

I wouldn't have a problem in bringing the DSL to the other room but there is just one problem: there is no phone jack in the room. There are only 2 and they are in the most inconvenient places of my home. 1, in the kitchen and 2, in the hottest bedroom.

Answer 1

You can do that. Nothing else needs to be connected. You might have to wire it together to set it up initially, but then you need nothing but the modem connected to the phone/DSL lins, and a Wi-fi transmitter (router) connected to it...or as you say,built in. Just have your computers within 300 ft and you'll be fine!

Answer 2

Hello; As long as your router is wireless, and you've got a dsl modem connected to it, also a wireless feature on your desktop (such as built in wifi, or an added wifi network card) then there's nothing stopping you from enjoying your computer in any room in the house!



I had a similar situation in my 100 year old house in Michigan; the wiring was probably updated from the turn of the century to the 50's, so there wasn't a phone jack in every room like today. I bought a sweet little setup off ebay for a total of $38, which included a router and two wifi pci cards for my computers. If you get a laptop later on, you'll be pleasantly surprised that it'll connect also, without a hitch!



Oh, you may have to call your Internet Service Provider, and register the MAC address of your device... they won't charge any extra for it, and it only takes a moment... once you actually get them on the phone!



I hope this answered your Q!

Marcos

Answer 3

You should be able to configure the router and then easily move it into the the other room without issues. OR go to the store and by one long CAT5 cable to run into the other room and hook it to the computer. CAT5 can run 100meters before it starts loosing signal, but you can generally get it in 50' lengths. Once you remove the CAT5 you will need to have a wireless antenna for the PC. I would recommend the USB type if you are not into opening the case and putting PCI stuff in.



I would recommend getting some CAT5 cable and running some more lines about the house. It is really simple if you get the 2 jack wall plates that use screws to attach the wires. It is easier if you have an attic of sorts to work in. Locate the junction box INSIDE the house (not the one on the side of the house). It will have the screw down connections as well. You can use the CAT5 to run a new line and it will support 2 jacks.

Answer 4

Yes ...



Assuming that you have a wireless card installed on your desktop, you can configure the DSL wireless router to connect your deskto any where within the range of your signal...



Suppose you have not setup any restrictions on the wireless use, you can just search for the wireless network (The name would be the manufacturers name eg. belkin 802.11g or Linksys or some thing like that) and connect to it, by default all the wireless devices allow the configurations therogh WLAN (Wireless) so you can configure it wirelessly ...





Hope this helps