Can you hook up the router without hooking to a tower

is modem in bridge mode? sounds like you try wireless first. the router would then do the dhcp to get you on the net I would hook modem to router to tower. you may also want to power cycle them.

Hello, You can install a router without a Desktop PC, You can utilize a laptop in order to accomplish this.



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Wired - You need a hub. Router functions as a hub. No PSP

Wireless - You must use a wireless router.

If you have Cox Cable, or Comcast, restart the cable modem.

why - without adequate airflow, things get HOT. where - usually where there is a plastic/metal grill at the back of the device.. so your computer tower needs plenty of space behind and either side to ensure enough airflow to keep the components cool. Routers too need a little bit of airflow (not suggesting you hook up a desk fan)!.
how - just give a few more inches of space on all sides and see if it helps; keep increasing the space until the message stops appearing.

You'll have to set up the WiFi on the router if its not done now. Check this video to see how to do it

Sounds like your PC does not have a PCI Network card. You can purchase one from NewEgg for <$20, or for a little more your local Walmart/BestBuy etc will have them.

Example of what you are looking for:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2052810027+1128209687+1162810711&QksAutoSuggestion=&Configurator=&Subcategory=27&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=

Once purchased they are easy to install.

Are you trying to hook up the laptop wirelessly to the pc? because then the pc would need to have a wireless card as well....sounds like I need more info, but if you are trying to do what I think you are, you should just get a wireless router instead, hook the pc tower directly to it via ethernet cable, and then setup the laptop to connect to the router. The router would hook to your dsl or cable router....what service do you have?

Hi Brenda,

Your All In One wants a phone line hooked directly to it. It won't fax without a "POTS" line directly hooked to it. POTS stands for "Plain Old Telephone Service" which is the line with good old dial tone on it.

Hi, If I may assume, currently the modem is connected directly to the back of the tower (PC) by a lan cable. To connect the AP/Router, remove the LAN cable from the back of the PC and connect it to the WAN input of the router. With another LAN cable, connect one of the 4 ports of the router to the LAN card of the PC. Go to the router's Web Configuration Utility and make sure Wireless, SSID, broadcast and DHCP is enabled. For the moment, WEP, WPA and MAC Filter off. See if you can connect you XBox 360. Hope this be of help/idea to you. Good luck and post back should you need additional information. Kind regards.