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slowpoke   05-08-2006 at 03:45:40 AM

I'm really REALLY not computer-savvy at all so help would be very much appreciated.
i bought a linksys G wireless router to hook up my desktop and my laptop. but my modem isn't hooked up to my computer with the little jack that i was instructed to put into my router. instead, i have a little needle-like cord that screws into my modem.
what should i do? im sorry i dont know any technical names for any of the things i talked about, but i really need help. thanks!

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blue68f100   05-08-2006 at 08:56:42 PM
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Sound like your modem is using a serial port (D9) and not the Cat5 cable that the router requires. You have 2 options. Ether upgrade your modem or get a router with a com port.

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folken   05-10-2006 at 08:16:59 PM
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Is your internet service broadband? Many home routers will not share dialup.

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