Can i route to 2 different computers using one router

sambaker2 · 05-17-2009, 07:26 PM

I have a 2005 desktop pc and a brand new 2009 acer laptop, with the newest wireless-n technology. also, i have a 2000 pc and i have a psp also. i want to route to all of those, and i can't decide which type of router to get. a wireless-g, or a wireless-n router? and why for which one? give me a good suggestion, one thats preferably at office max or best buy under $80.

thanks!

**lorjack** · 05-17-2009, 08:33 PM

Get a wireless N router so that you can use it with your new laptop. You can configure it to run in a mixed mode where you can use wireless G devices in addition to wireless N devices.

Although i think a PSP has a wireless B card in it so you'll have to find a router that can use all three at the same time.

sambaker2 · 05-18-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lorjack

Get a wireless N router so that you can use it with your new laptop. You can configure it to run in a mixed mode where you can use wireless G devices in addition to wireless N devices.

Although i think a PSP has a wireless B card in it so you'll have to find a router that can use all three at the same time.

So you think i should get a wireless n router. how do you configure a router to run in fixed mode? bc i would need help to do that too, i'm just an amateur at routing. its my first try.

**lorjack** · 05-18-2009, 05:04 PM

Yes, and you need to make sure that it can operate in all three modes simultaneously wireless b/g/n. If there isn't one then just get a normal wireless G router.

The documentation will explain how to do configuration. If you still have trouble post back and we can help.

**bilbus** · 05-21-2009, 02:33 PM

Why the hell is there a poll here?

who is better?
lebron james
kobe bryant

Waste of time.

As for the question, any router will work fine. If you need wireless, get a wireless one.

For what you need, any router will do.

As for routing, your not routing ... your switching ... if your talking on the internet, your routing.

**Jason09** · 05-22-2009, 08:50 AM

The poll doesn't fit here.

A very good wireless N router is the D-link DIR-615.

**Jason09** · 06-01-2009, 11:20 AM

I don't know how I would view it, but from my local newspaper, it said Lebron James has surpassed Kobe Bryant as the NBA's best player.

sambaker2 · 06-02-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason09

I don't know how I would view it, but from my local newspaper, it said Lebron James has surpassed Kobe Bryant as the NBA's best player.

ok i know the poll has nothing to do with anything.

but, really, i got a router.
it worked fine for like 2 weeks, on my psp and my laptop. but, now, the wireless conked out. really, it works fine on my pc but no wireless connection can be found. any ideas? oh, btw, i have a netgear wnr2000 router

**Jason09** · 06-02-2009, 10:14 AM

Have you logged into the router to make sure the wireless is still set to broadcast?

**lorjack** · 06-02-2009, 11:31 AM

Can no devices see the wireless network? Your PC is wired right? As already stated check to make sure that the SSID is set to broadcast and that the network is indeed on.

sambaker2 · 06-10-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lorjack

Can no devices see the wireless network? Your PC is wired right? As already stated check to make sure that the SSID is set to broadcast and that the network is indeed on.

both devices can see the router, but neither can see each other. i am guessing it has something to do with the opposing vista/xp o.s. but i really don't know. the ssid is broadcasted and the internet connection is working.

**lorjack** · 06-10-2009, 04:22 PM

Well i do believe that you are familiar with a certain guide on how to get Vista and XP to see each other over the network.

sambaker2 · 06-11-2009, 07:55 AM

Nahhhh not really. I don't understand that guide at all.

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05-17-2009, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
sambaker2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 52 OS: Windows XP, SP3	Can i route to 2 different computers using one router I have a 2005 desktop pc and a brand new 2009 acer laptop, with the newest wireless-n technology. also, i have a 2000 pc and i have a psp also. i want to route to all of those, and i can't decide which type of router to get. a wireless-g, or a wireless-n router? and why for which one? give me a good suggestion, one thats preferably at office max or best buy under $80. thanks! __________________ Please don't kill me...

05-17-2009, 08:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
lorjack TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,209 OS: Windows 2K, XP Pro sp3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Ubuntu	Re: Can i route to 2 different computers using one router Get a wireless N router so that you can use it with your new laptop. You can configure it to run in a mixed mode where you can use wireless G devices in addition to wireless N devices. Although i think a PSP has a wireless B card in it so you'll have to find a router that can use all three at the same time. __________________ Those who can't write, write manuals. Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you...

05-18-2009, 05:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
lorjack TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,209 OS: Windows 2K, XP Pro sp3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Ubuntu	Re: Can i route to 2 different computers using one router Yes, and you need to make sure that it can operate in all three modes simultaneously wireless b/g/n. If there isn't one then just get a normal wireless G router. The documentation will explain how to do configuration. If you still have trouble post back and we can help. __________________ Those who can't write, write manuals. Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you...

05-21-2009, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
bilbus TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 963 OS: OS2 Warp	Re: Can i route to 2 different computers using one router Why the hell is there a poll here? who is better? lebron james kobe bryant Waste of time. As for the question, any router will work fine. If you need wireless, get a wireless one. For what you need, any router will do. As for routing, your not routing ... your switching ... if your talking on the internet, your routing. Last edited by bilbus; 05-21-2009 at 02:34 PM.

05-22-2009, 08:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,377 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Can i route to 2 different computers using one router The poll doesn't fit here. A very good wireless N router is the D-link DIR-615. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-01-2009, 11:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,377 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Can i route to 2 different computers using one router I don't know how I would view it, but from my local newspaper, it said Lebron James has surpassed Kobe Bryant as the NBA's best player. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-02-2009, 10:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,377 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Can i route to 2 different computers using one router Have you logged into the router to make sure the wireless is still set to broadcast? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-02-2009, 11:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
lorjack TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,209 OS: Windows 2K, XP Pro sp3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Ubuntu	Re: Can i route to 2 different computers using one router Can no devices see the wireless network? Your PC is wired right? As already stated check to make sure that the SSID is set to broadcast and that the network is indeed on. __________________ Those who can't write, write manuals. Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you...

06-10-2009, 04:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
lorjack TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,209 OS: Windows 2K, XP Pro sp3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Ubuntu	Re: Can i route to 2 different computers using one router Well i do believe that you are familiar with a certain guide on how to get Vista and XP to see each other over the network. __________________ Those who can't write, write manuals. Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you...

06-11-2009, 07:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
sambaker2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 52 OS: Windows XP, SP3	Re: Can i route to 2 different computers using one router Nahhhh not really. I don't understand that guide at all. __________________ Please don't kill me...