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<blockquote data-quote="mrplow" data-source="post: 1431294" data-attributes="member: 38928"><p>OK. So you'd hook the Time Capsule up to the existing modem/router. It can be set to run your wireless network or you can leave that function to the existing modem/router. I'd suggest using the Time Capsule for this but that can be resolved once you have it.</p><p></p><p>Taking the 'network card' comment first. Your Macs both have wireless and ethernet network adapters built in so you can connect wirelessly or using an ethernet cable.</p><p>Sorry if this is telling you what you already know but a network such as this is connected as follows:</p><p></p><p>The modem/router connects to your ADSL line and handles your broadband/internet connection. The router acts as a wireless & wired hub that your MacBook and iMac connect to (doesn't matter if they connect wirelessly or wired). The Time Capsule connects by cable to the router.</p><p>Using the router as a hub all your devices can 'see' one another and exchange data. They also all share the internet connection. Without throwing too much into the mix - the Time Capsule is a very capable router and I'd suggest using that to create a wireless network instead of your existing router (but as above, this is something that can be done at a later date).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mrplow, post: 1431294, member: 38928"] OK. So you'd hook the Time Capsule up to the existing modem/router. It can be set to run your wireless network or you can leave that function to the existing modem/router. I'd suggest using the Time Capsule for this but that can be resolved once you have it. Taking the 'network card' comment first. Your Macs both have wireless and ethernet network adapters built in so you can connect wirelessly or using an ethernet cable. Sorry if this is telling you what you already know but a network such as this is connected as follows: The modem/router connects to your ADSL line and handles your broadband/internet connection. The router acts as a wireless & wired hub that your MacBook and iMac connect to (doesn't matter if they connect wirelessly or wired). The Time Capsule connects by cable to the router. Using the router as a hub all your devices can 'see' one another and exchange data. They also all share the internet connection. Without throwing too much into the mix - the Time Capsule is a very capable router and I'd suggest using that to create a wireless network instead of your existing router (but as above, this is something that can be done at a later date). [/QUOTE]
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