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pesphoto
08-07-2009, 04:51
HI,
Im technology challenged. How do I make my home DSl cable modem wireless in my home? DO I just need a router? Any help appreciated.
I have an IMAC 21"
NathanJD
08-07-2009, 05:02
the 'wireless' part is exactly that - it's an antena at either end of where the wire should be. so first off you need a wireless router that has the ability to send that information through the air. then you need a wireless reciever at your computer to pick them up. i don't know if your computer has the recieving capability built in but THIS (http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-WGR614-Wireless-G-Router/dp/B00008SCFL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1249650109&sr=8-1) is what i use at the phone plug with no fuss or bother. and the one i got came with a USB reciever to plug in to the computer at the other end. although as i say if your computer is wireless compatible anyway the router alone will do the trick nicely. the link is there on that page for the reciever aswell - it looks like a little silver USB memory stick with a cap
pesphoto
08-07-2009, 05:09
Thank you Nathan, I'll give it a try this weekend. Much appreciated. Im pretty sure my Imac has receiving ability.
digitalintrigue
08-07-2009, 05:38
I'd recommend an Apple Airport Express (save a few bucks by getting a used one off ebay.) The software setup with Apple wireless routers is simple compared to other brands, great if you are tech challenged. ;)
dmr
08-07-2009, 05:55
We have cable, not DSL, and we just have the wireless box (forget which brand, blue, got it at Ne. Furn. Mart) plugged in where you would normally plug in a single PC.
pesphoto
08-07-2009, 06:14
I'd recommend an Apple Airport Express (save a few bucks by getting a used one off ebay.) The software setup with Apple wireless routers is simple compared to other brands, great if you are tech challenged. ;)

Do I just connect to my current cable modem from Cox? Sorry if dumb question . :)
NathanJD
08-07-2009, 06:37
SCRATCH THAT!! i see that the airport is a wireless ADAPTER - it should connect to your modem where the computer would normally go
NathanJD
08-07-2009, 06:43
this from the apple website:


Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort Express. Wireless printing over USB requires a compatible printer and Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later or Windows XP or Windows Vista.
AirPort Express can extend the range only of an AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express wireless network.(NOTE: ISP is your Internet Service Provider)

http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/features/sharing.html
pesphoto
08-07-2009, 06:45
I'll have to check with Cox cable somehow to see if its compatible
NathanJD
08-07-2009, 08:57
just ring your service provider and ask them. don't let them talk you into upgrading your service to make it compatible - just get the netgear unit.
pesphoto
08-07-2009, 11:46
do u think the netgear will work with MAc?
NathanJD
08-07-2009, 13:10
I don't see why not, your computer will just pick it up, there should be mac install instructions with it

EDIT: the full technical details on that amazon page say: Hardware Platform: PC, Mac, Unix

so yes :D that includes you ;)