wireless network -help

vince0501 · vince0501 #1 (**permalink**)

10-25-2007, 10:41 AM

While I was going through some support questions on the Apple site, I started reading more about Airport, and the whole wireless connection set-up.
I am not sure if I understand things correctly, so I am hoping some of you can clarify.

Right now I have the iMac connected to my wireless router, which I was using with my deceased Dell. We also have a PC laptop. I first understood airport to simply be a built in connection to a wireless network, and since my computer was right next to my router, I just hooked it up that way

Do I understand that if I plug the iMac into the modem directly, that the airport in the iMac would then replace the router? Then I could set up the preferences and security for the Airport wireless, and eliminate the router completely? Is this a good idea?
Will that also make it easier to netowork the laptop & iMac? Right now they just share a wireless connection.

RiDE · RiDE #2 (**permalink**)

10-25-2007, 10:47 AM

No... the Airport Card within the iMac is simply a wifi card, giving you the ability to join your iMac to a wireless network. You still need a Modem and wireless router to broadcast the wireless signal.

vince0501 · vince0501 #3 (**permalink**)

10-25-2007, 10:57 AM

Thanks for the answer.

Penny59 · Penny59 #4 (**permalink**)

10-25-2007, 01:25 PM

In the same vien. I have an HP in my computer room connected to cable high speed. Is there somewhere I can find instructions to get aa wireless router and put my iMac in another room?

Thank you.

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vince0501 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 17, 2007 Posts: 57 Mac Specs: 20" Imac 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo	10-25-2007, 10:41 AM While I was going through some support questions on the Apple site, I started reading more about Airport, and the whole wireless connection set-up. I am not sure if I understand things correctly, so I am hoping some of you can clarify. Right now I have the iMac connected to my wireless router, which I was using with my deceased Dell. We also have a PC laptop. I first understood airport to simply be a built in connection to a wireless network, and since my computer was right next to my router, I just hooked it up that way Do I understand that if I plug the iMac into the modem directly, that the airport in the iMac would then replace the router? Then I could set up the preferences and security for the Airport wireless, and eliminate the router completely? Is this a good idea? Will that also make it easier to netowork the laptop & iMac? Right now they just share a wireless connection.
	QUOTE Thanks

RiDE #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 13, 2006 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas! Posts: 3,557 Mac Specs: Mac's	10-25-2007, 10:47 AM No... the Airport Card within the iMac is simply a wifi card, giving you the ability to join your iMac to a wireless network. You still need a Modem and wireless router to broadcast the wireless signal.
	QUOTE Thanks

Penny59 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 31, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 27 Mac Specs: Getting one for Xmas!!	10-25-2007, 01:25 PM In the same vien. I have an HP in my computer room connected to cable high speed. Is there somewhere I can find instructions to get aa wireless router and put my iMac in another room? Thank you.
	QUOTE Thanks

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