how to hook up

hes4l · 06-25-2009, 06:24 PM

I wanted to hook up: cable modem, linksys router and comp usa wireless broadband router. I am not sure how to do that any help will be appreciated.

**Tyree** · 06-26-2009, 08:10 AM

One router is all that is needed. Two will cause problems. If you require wireless service just use the CompUSA router.
What type of Internet service do you have now?
Your service provider will need the MAC Address from the Modem to activate your service.
Are you inquiring how to install the items or how to set them up after they are installed?
What type(s), and how many, PC's are you planning to connect?

**simpswr** · 06-26-2009, 08:34 AM

See how much this helps:

http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp

. . and, as Tyree said, you do not need both the linksys router and comp usa wireless broadband router . . just use the wireless router

**Jason09** · 06-26-2009, 09:44 AM

You may, however, get more security protection from 2 routers, but it does make configuring settings more difficult.

hes4l · 06-26-2009, 04:32 PM

sorry i also have an ip phone and that is what link sys router is for.

**Jason09** · 06-26-2009, 04:41 PM

I guess it wouldn't work with the other wireless router?
First off, are you currently signed up with your ISP for Internet?

**Tyree** · 06-27-2009, 07:15 AM

If you will answer my questions in Post #2, we can help you.

hes4l · 06-27-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyree

One router is all that is needed. Two will cause problems. If you require wireless service just use the CompUSA router.
What type of Internet service do you have now?
Your service provider will need the MAC Address from the Modem to activate your service.
Are you inquiring how to install the items or how to set them up after they are installed?
What type(s), and how many, PC's are you planning to connect?

I have dsl internet. I am interested in setting up these items so that I can use internet on my second computer both run on xp.

hes4l · 06-27-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason09

I guess it wouldn't work with the other wireless router?
First off, are you currently signed up with your ISP for Internet?

yes i am signed up for my internet

**Jason09** · 06-27-2009, 11:55 AM

The cable modem should have a coaxial line, which would plug into the coaxial outlet. Then, the Linksys router would plug into the modem, and then the Comp USA router into the the Linksys router via Ethernet cable. The computers would be connected to the LAN ports of the Linksys router.

**Tyree** · 06-27-2009, 01:20 PM

Using both routers is asking for problems and there is nothing to be gained.
Use the wireless router if you need/want wireless but the Linksys is a better router so use it if you do not need/want wireless.
If the router has a install disc (Linksys do) they usually need to be run before any connections are made and the instructions will walk you through the connections and setup.
Connections are : Connect a R45J Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port on the Modem.
Connect the other end of the R45J cable to the WAN port on the router. Connect your PC(s) into any of the LAN ports on the Router.

06-25-2009, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
hes4l Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 183 OS: xp	how to hook up I wanted to hook up: cable modem, linksys router and comp usa wireless broadband router. I am not sure how to do that any help will be appreciated.

06-26-2009, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,702 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: how to hook up One router is all that is needed. Two will cause problems. If you require wireless service just use the CompUSA router. What type of Internet service do you have now? Your service provider will need the MAC Address from the Modem to activate your service. Are you inquiring how to install the items or how to set them up after they are installed? What type(s), and how many, PC's are you planning to connect? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

06-26-2009, 08:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,274 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: how to hook up See how much this helps: http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp . . and, as Tyree said, you do not need both the linksys router and comp usa wireless broadband router . . just use the wireless router __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow? Last edited by simpswr; 06-26-2009 at 08:37 AM.

06-26-2009, 09:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,353 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: how to hook up You may, however, get more security protection from 2 routers, but it does make configuring settings more difficult. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-26-2009, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
hes4l Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 183 OS: xp	Re: how to hook up sorry i also have an ip phone and that is what link sys router is for.

06-26-2009, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,353 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: how to hook up I guess it wouldn't work with the other wireless router? First off, are you currently signed up with your ISP for Internet? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-27-2009, 07:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,702 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: how to hook up If you will answer my questions in Post #2, we can help you. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

06-27-2009, 11:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,353 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: how to hook up The cable modem should have a coaxial line, which would plug into the coaxial outlet. Then, the Linksys router would plug into the modem, and then the Comp USA router into the the Linksys router via Ethernet cable. The computers would be connected to the LAN ports of the Linksys router. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-27-2009, 01:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,702 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: how to hook up Using both routers is asking for problems and there is nothing to be gained. Use the wireless router if you need/want wireless but the Linksys is a better router so use it if you do not need/want wireless. If the router has a install disc (Linksys do) they usually need to be run before any connections are made and the instructions will walk you through the connections and setup. Connections are : Connect a R45J Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port on the Modem. Connect the other end of the R45J cable to the WAN port on the router. Connect your PC(s) into any of the LAN ports on the Router. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.