Using wireless router stand alone

Geeeceee

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Microsoft Windows Vista

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Wireless network management

Wireless networking

Wireless routers

Once I have configured my wireless router with a network connected desktop, can the wireless router be run stand alone and utilized only with my laptops that are prewired with wireless? The desktop will be disconnected.

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windows vista, dell 1570 laptop

Asked: October 1, 2010 6:48 PM Last updated: February 15, 2011 3:36 AM

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Last updated: February 15, 2011 3:36 AM GMT

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Thanks. We'll let you know when a new response is added.

Simple answer is yes however if you need to change any settings on the router in future you want to check if it has a setting to allow Administration from a Wireless client and if it does enable it otherwise you will need to dig out the CAT 5 cable again.

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Like the others are saying, yes, once your wireless is up and running, there really isnt a need to keep a cat5 cable dangling in your router. A great deal of router models allow you to wirelessly administer them. But if you hose your wireless connection, nothing beats a direct umbilical to the device…

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TomLiotta Oct 3, 2010 4:47 AM GMT

The only problem that I'd expect is that you might want router management to be over a wired connection rather than wireless. But maybe you have a router that demands a wired link. I've never run into one like that. Simplest thing to do is just pull the cable to the desktop. I wouldn't expect any problem, but you can always plug it back in. You should have an answer within a couple minutes. You might also invest in a USB or PCMCIA Ethernet adapter for one of your laptops. If wired management is kept and the desktop is not available, it'll come in handy. Tom

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