Internet

raoul_1101 · 07-20-2007, 10:56 PM

When installing cable Internet, what exactly is the line up (where does the router and such come in)? Here's my understanding (I'm not good with networking):
From the DSL to the house, the cable connects to a card inside the computer. From that, the cable then goes to a router. From there the signal continues to all of the other computers in the network.
Is that in anyway correct?

Viking · 07-20-2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

When installing cable Internet, what exactly is the line up (where does the router and such come in)? Here's my understanding (I'm not good with networking):
From the DSL to the house, the cable connects to a card inside the computer. From that, the cable then goes to a router. From there the signal continues to all of the other computers in the network.
Is that in anyway correct?

Do you have DSL or CABLE ?
No that is not correct. I have seen a DSL / MODEM pci card, kind of doubt you have that in this day and age. If you have DSL and it is not fiber, or FIOS.

check again where the wires go

munkyeetr · 07-21-2007, 01:01 AM

Wall -> Modem -> Router -> Computer(s)

The cable coming from the wall is plugged into the Modem.
The Modem and Router are connected together.
Any computers you have are plugged into the Router

Hope that make sense.

raoul_1101 · 10-02-2007, 01:44 AM

does that work the same with satellite internet

wall->modem->first computer->router->other computers

Trizoy · 10-02-2007, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raoul_1101

does that work the same with satellite internet

wall->modem->first computer->router->other computers

Depends how you want to control the internet, but usually all the computer are plugged into one router. So no that is not correct.

raoul_1101 · 10-02-2007, 01:58 AM

so its more like: (?)

wall->modem+router --> 1st computer
--------------------\_> 2nd computer....

i really dont think im getting this.
-no one compuoter will be an admistrator
-i just want to connect two computers to the line
-from the wall, what exactly do i need to do?

spanky · 10-02-2007, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raoul_1101

so its more like: (?)

wall->modem+router --> 1st computer
--------------------\_> 2nd computer....

i really dont think im getting this.
-no one compuoter will be an admistrator
-i just want to connect two computers to the line
-from the wall, what exactly do i need to do?

Quote:

Originally Posted by munkyeetr

Wall -> Modem -> Router -> Computer(s)

The cable coming from the wall is plugged into the Modem.
The Modem and Router are connected together.
Any computers you have are plugged into the Router

Hope that make sense.

munkyeetr couldn't have made it much simpler. there are multiple ports on the router which wires to each of the computers hence you have a network.

[-0MEGA-] · 10-02-2007, 02:23 AM

It can be done by connecting the router to the PC, but I dont know why you would do it, because whenever that PC is off, no one else will get internet.

Basically it goes Modem > Router > PC's.

raoul_1101 · 10-02-2007, 07:27 PM

what kind of modem shall i get for a satellite internet connection?

Are there modem/router combos?

Trizoy · 10-02-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raoul_1101

what kind of modem shall i get for a satellite internet connection?

Are there modem/router combos?

There should be, but the Satelite people should provide it. You can get the router though.

07-20-2007, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
raoul_1101 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont Age: 16 Posts: 402	Internet When installing cable Internet, what exactly is the line up (where does the router and such come in)? Here's my understanding (I'm not good with networking): From the DSL to the house, the cable connects to a card inside the computer. From that, the cable then goes to a router. From there the signal continues to all of the other computers in the network. Is that in anyway correct? __________________ ~raoul

07-21-2007, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
munkyeetr Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Canada Age: 34 Posts: 629	Wall -> Modem -> Router -> Computer(s) The cable coming from the wall is plugged into the Modem. The Modem and Router are connected together. Any computers you have are plugged into the Router Hope that make sense. __________________ If the advice you receive helps, please post a reply saying so as courtesy to others who will come here with the same problem. MSI MS-7032 MB - Sempron 3000+ 1.8Ghz - 2GB PC3200 500GB Western Digital - 80GB Samsung - 80GB Maxtor (Dualbooting Ubuntu 7.10/Debian Lenny) nVidia GF 5700LE 256MB (AGP) - SoundBlaster 24bit PCI LiteOn DVDRW - Acer AL1916W 19" (2x) Registered Linux User: 448689

10-02-2007, 01:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
raoul_1101 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont Age: 16 Posts: 402	does that work the same with satellite internet wall->modem->first computer->router->other computers __________________ ~raoul

10-02-2007, 01:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
raoul_1101 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont Age: 16 Posts: 402	so its more like: (?) wall->modem+router --> 1st computer --------------------\_> 2nd computer.... i really dont think im getting this. -no one compuoter will be an admistrator -i just want to connect two computers to the line -from the wall, what exactly do i need to do? __________________ ~raoul

10-02-2007, 02:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,897	It can be done by connecting the router to the PC, but I dont know why you would do it, because whenever that PC is off, no one else will get internet. Basically it goes Modem > Router > PC's. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM965 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // Dual 512MB GDDR3 8600M GT's SLI 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 3GB DDR2 667 DC 750GB SATA 3.0Gbps w/32MB // 400GB (2x 200GB) 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21366 // 7394

10-02-2007, 07:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
raoul_1101 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont Age: 16 Posts: 402	what kind of modem shall i get for a satellite internet connection? Are there modem/router combos? __________________ ~raoul Last edited by raoul_1101; 10-02-2007 at 07:31 PM.

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