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time capsule and wireless cable modem - Basics
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<blockquote data-quote="RavingMac" data-source="post: 1252624" data-attributes="member: 45350"><p>I can post a link, but I think first we need a better idea of what you have and what you are trying to do.</p><p></p><p>1) Your DSL modem (which you are calling a wireless modem). A modem is a data transmission device linking you to your service provider. Some modems (but definitely not all) have a built in wireless router.</p><p>2) The TC is a wireless router (a device for broadcasting the data service to your local network) and also a directed wired router (essentially it is a switch/splitter connecting multiple devices in a network to a single source). The TC also has a built-in Hard Drive</p><p>3) The TC can be used to establish a wireless (or wired) network or extend an existing network. How you chose to use it is driven by a lot of things including the physical layout of your home.</p><p></p><p>Sorry for the lengthy post with probably basic info, but bottom line is to best help we need to know how you are getting service, do you have an existing wireless network, how is it set up, what is on the network and what you wan the TC to do for you. And, any other specifics that come to mind.</p><p></p><p>EDIT: I see Nick's response beat mine (less verbose and faster on the keyboard). <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RavingMac, post: 1252624, member: 45350"] I can post a link, but I think first we need a better idea of what you have and what you are trying to do. 1) Your DSL modem (which you are calling a wireless modem). A modem is a data transmission device linking you to your service provider. Some modems (but definitely not all) have a built in wireless router. 2) The TC is a wireless router (a device for broadcasting the data service to your local network) and also a directed wired router (essentially it is a switch/splitter connecting multiple devices in a network to a single source). The TC also has a built-in Hard Drive 3) The TC can be used to establish a wireless (or wired) network or extend an existing network. How you chose to use it is driven by a lot of things including the physical layout of your home. Sorry for the lengthy post with probably basic info, but bottom line is to best help we need to know how you are getting service, do you have an existing wireless network, how is it set up, what is on the network and what you wan the TC to do for you. And, any other specifics that come to mind. EDIT: I see Nick's response beat mine (less verbose and faster on the keyboard). ;) [/QUOTE]
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