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Sharing my WIMAX internet via WiFi? - 125 - 06-17-2014 06:13 PM
First of all, I'll state that I only got one Ethernet port on my motherboard at the back of my cabinet. I got my new Wimax connection today, earlier I had been using broadband via ADSL wifi modem (with four ethernet ports behind it). The new Wimax device doesn't have any Wifi antenna in it and I'm unable to use my new internet in other devices due to this.
To connect to my new internet, all I gotta do is take its Ethernet cable, plug it into the port, and connect using a web-browser based login. (It has to be set to automatic in network settings and to access its settings page, I use '192.168.10.100', its an AirGrid M5 HP) Is there any way I can use the Wifi along with it? I want to connect the wimax internet's ethernet cable into the ADSL modem, and then want to be able to use internet in my computer and other devices via its WiFi. The modem is iBall's Baton 150M Wireless N-ADSL 2 Router) Thanks.
- Tracy L - 06-17-2014 06:26 PM
You need a standard Ethernet router! Your ADSL router/modem is looking for a DSL input, you need one that uses Ethernet input! Sorry but it is time for a non modem and just a router! You need the correct tool for the job. You might get away with just an access point that has an internal switch, a call to your wimax provider to ask them what is best is probably a good idea.
- Jeanie - 06-17-2014 06:41 PM
Yes if you connect the wifi router to the modem then it becomes your network server and you can share the connection. The printer should be able to be a shared network printer through the router.
I have used Netgear routers with good luck but Asus routers are getting very good reviews. I really do not know enough about the printer to comment on that and never had to use any programs to troubleshoot.