Going from cable modem to airport express and desktop pc

Cardsmainman · Cardsmainman #1 (**permalink**)

06-05-2010, 12:28 AM

I am trying to go from a cable modem with only one ethernet port to provide a wireless connection for my Mac Power Book G4 via an Airport Express and to provide a wired connection for my desktop PC. How do I get around only having one ethernet port out of my modem?

EndlessMac · EndlessMac #2 (**permalink**)

06-05-2010, 01:33 AM

You need to buy a wireless router that also has ethernet ports for your wired desktop connection. Basically a router is what you need.

edited: Sorry after rereading your post you said you also have an Airport Express. All you need is a basic wired router, which are cheaper, and then connect the Airport Express to the router while also connecting the desktop to the router. Think of a router like a cable splitter.

Collin Bl · Collin Bl #3 (**permalink**)

06-05-2010, 04:46 AM

Can your desktop PC do wireless - the Airport Express can provide for 10 computers wirelessly so just plug the AE into the modem

edwclint · edwclint #4 (**permalink**)

03-30-2012, 05:04 PM

Why have two wireless routers, an AE plus another, can you not just just an ethernet switch for the second ethernet cable to the desktop?

EndlessMac #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 17, 2010 Posts: 1,469 Mac Specs: 2.8 GHz 15" MacBook Pro OS X 10.7.x & some old Macs	06-05-2010, 01:33 AM You need to buy a wireless router that also has ethernet ports for your wired desktop connection. Basically a router is what you need. edited: Sorry after rereading your post you said you also have an Airport Express. All you need is a basic wired router, which are cheaper, and then connect the Airport Express to the router while also connecting the desktop to the router. Think of a router like a cable splitter. Last edited by EndlessMac; 06-05-2010 at 01:42 AM.
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Cardsmainman #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 05, 2010 Posts: 1	06-05-2010, 12:28 AM I am trying to go from a cable modem with only one ethernet port to provide a wireless connection for my Mac Power Book G4 via an Airport Express and to provide a wired connection for my desktop PC. How do I get around only having one ethernet port out of my modem?
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edwclint #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 01, 2010 Posts: 1	03-30-2012, 05:04 PM Why have two wireless routers, an AE plus another, can you not just just an ethernet switch for the second ethernet cable to the desktop?
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