router question

12 years ago

We originally had a 'wired' pc connected to the internet...ie a wire came out of the wall and directly into the pc.

We now have a wireless router on a timer. Wireless is 'off' after 11pm each night. The line comes out the wall then into the router then into our 'wired' pc.

The trouble is that I want the 'wired' pc available at all times and when the router is 'off' the signal does not pass thru to the pc.

Is there a way around this? A splitter for the signal from the wall? WOuld that slow access to the net?

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mike_kaiser_gw
12 years ago
Who is controlling this router with a "timer"? Are you a school some something?
zep516
12 years ago
I think there shutting down the wireless signal at 11pm to make sure the kids are not connecting at nite. It seems to me there should be a way to connect another router not a wireless router but just a regular router where your connection would come from that way when the wireless router shuts down at 11 your still connected to the second non wireless router.
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Most routers today have a setup utility to make it easier to get the router up and running. From what you describe, it sounds like you did all the right things. To access the router itself you use your internet browser and type in the routers IP address. An IP address is nothing more than a series of numbers that identify the location of a device on a network. It's something like 192.168.0.1 but it needs to be exactly right or your computer won't be able to find the router. Check the documentation that came with the router. From there you'll get a log-on screen. Depending on the brand the user name will be blank or something like admin or administrator. The default password is typically "password" or the brand of router. Again check the router's documentation. From there you'll find more settings that you can possibly use. :-)
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Linksys seems to be the most popular, followed by Dlink. There are many others that are just fine & some way much better for way much more money. Usually the $40 deals are discontinued or obsolete models... which are quite usable for most people. There is a new wifi which isnt quite mainstream yet but eventually will replace the 802.11G with 802.11N which also do G for people with old stuff. Being that you are new to wifi, $40 sounds fine - however; if the isp supplies a router it may be programed such that you may not be able to hook another router to it and then you would want a wifi access point that doesnt do routing, maybe a network switch too,,, depends. ~ In a home with multiple computers usually the isp supply's a combination modem/router,,, if they know you have a laptop they would normally supply a modem/wifi_router. Free at install with no monthly rental provided you agree to an annual contract... which usually have a provision for a $100 or so early cancellation fee with return of the modem/router.
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if it is not a wireless router you can not use it in another room unless you some how run a cable that connects from the router to the other room to hook the pc to. If it is a wireless router and the pc you are talking about has in a wifi card you should be able to use it in any room of the house and it should find and connect to the wireless network once you enter your network password. But since you mention the connection for 4 computers it sounds like you are not using any type of wireless. Let us know what exactly you have so we can give better info.
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>just hang up quietlyThat's no fun :-) I argue with em. They usually say My comp is downloading files...when I ask what files they don't seem to understand the question. When they ask if I'm at the computer I say, "No." Another concept they fail to grasp. I told one there was no 'windows' key and he said I must have a Mac. I reminded him he had just told me my Windows comp was bad. The darn guy hung up on me! Can you imagine such impudence? Same guy has been phoning me for years. When I say I recognize his voice he gets defensive. If I admit there are no yellow flags he about comes unglued. etc. :-)
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mikie_gw
12 years ago
Maybe .. if modem is already a router maybe add a network switch, if its doesnt have plenty of ports, ... & turn the wifi router into an wifi AccessPoint only. or seperate network. Lots of ways to do it ... depends on whats there now.
andrelaplume2
Original Author
12 years ago
yes, kids issue....I thihk the router has settings to control different devices but then I need to gather mac addresses for ipods, xboxs wiis, laptops....

I was thinking along the lines of coax cable and a 2 way splitter but for the internet line....no....?
mikie_gw
12 years ago
coax splitter wont do what you're thinking.
Your isp would have to allow multiple real ip's.

Think all the routers I have used have a page somewhere showing the MAC of all the connected devices.

Of course in windows open cmd window & type GETMAC maybe. Perhaps you can allow yours on top, and block your local lan range 192.168.0.* (or whatever) for the masses.
mike_kaiser_gw
12 years ago
The router you have doesn't have any Ethernet ports? If not, you need another router or switch (whatever you can find cheapest) and add it to the mix. That way you can shut off the WiFi at 11 p.m. and still have a wired connection.

While it's not my business how you choose to run your household, I wouldn't be spending money to keep my kids in line. My rules would be pretty simple - first offense, loose the device for a week, second offense loose the device for two weeks, third offense donation to a worthwhile charity. I'm sure there's a family at the local Ronald McDonald House that would appreciate the use of a laptop or Xbox.

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