Jayne ,'Jaynestown'
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That means I have to set up the wireless software on my work computer, though, right?
No. The only thing different from the work computer's point of view is it'll be connected by Ethernet to a network instead of connected to a modem. And maybe that's no difference at all? (It's been so long since I connected a computer directly to a a cable modem.)
That means I have to set up the wireless software on my work computer, though, right?
Nope. I can fiddle with the wireless from my mac wirelessly (...not that I really ever do) and don't have anything of the sort on the work 'puter (which is ethernet)
...you can set up the wireless wirelessly?
All I know, which is very little, is that I already tried to set up the wireless router and it insisted I had a static IP when I don't, and then it wouldn't work, and I gave up in disgust because I couldn't figure out how to fix it. So it's been sitting there blinking uselessly at me for months, and I'm annoyed enough to try again.
Sometimes ISP support will talk you through setting up routers. Varies. But it does not hurt to ask. Also sometimes you can track down a manufacturers support number they will talk you through installation. Sometimes if you catch support on a non--busy time they will talk you through even if official policy is it is not their problem.
My router manufacturer's support was great. I was stunned.
...you can set up the wireless wirelessly?
Um. It's been a while, I don't remember--I might've had to hook up to it once to set it up in the first place. But if I want to change anything NOW, I know I don't have to.
Ok, coax cable from the wall to the cable modem. Ethernet cable from the modem (that you currently have plugged into your work laptop.) now goes into the wireless router (there`s probably a specific port for this). Extra ethernet cable goes from your router to your work laptop.
This should get you on, just as before. Now you should be able to call up your router`s admin page on your browser by typing its ip address into your browser. At this point we probably need to know what type of router it is.
It is Netgear.
Okay, here's the relevant link.
With your setup in the configuration I mentioned, and everything powered up and going, open up a browser and type 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 into the address box. That should bring up a login box, into which you can type "admin" and "password" which should let you configure your router.
At that point you should be able to try one of your devices that is going wirelessly.
Netgear may also support going to "http://www.routerlogin.net". At least it does for me.