Possible for Wireless router to broadcast dialup?
I have a wireless router but am still unable to get DSL/Cable as neither are available in my area. I *thought* I could just share my dialup connection over ethernet and plug it into the wireless router and have everything work. But it doesn't. Is this a possible thing to do? Or am I out of luck until I get Cable/DSL?
Thanks,
Matt
Thanks,
Matt
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Problem with this setup: you'll only be able to surf as long as the other computer is connected, and there'll be no way to get it up and running (not to say connected to the 'net) from a far.
Well, try this, and let something know if you run into problems.
Thanks,
Matt
Basically, you could do all of this with a switch/hub, you don't really NEED a cable router for it.
But, the other poster is right, as far as I know, there is no 'dial on demand' in Jag, so your computer will have to be on and connected to access the Internet from another.
(a lot of rambling, but I think everything is in there)
It's not a problem to leave the machine on and connect it up manually, that's what I have to do anyway... I use my PM as a software basestation, but was hoping for better range with the Wireless router. Of course, I can't get it to work.
Anyway, thanks for the help guys
Matt
Well, let's see...
As long as nothing is plugged into the WAN port and DHCP is off, the cable router should just be acting as a wireless access point...if the physically connected machines work, the wireless ones should too (they do on mine anyway). A funky setting on the wireless part? It's not set up as a wireless bridge right? Can the wireless ones see e/o?
Not really sure other than that...
(If you get a new "Extreme" Airport, you have to specifically order the modem - it's optional)
I know most of you people hate to spend $$, but this is an elegant solution
Matt