Need some serious help!!!

[adt1989]

Hello

Firstly I'd like to apologise as I'm sure this is in the completely wrong forum but its the closest I can find!

I purchased a N300 WIRELESS ADSL2 + MODEM ROUTER
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for my workplace, we needed a 3rd line installed for internet only as our multiline couldnt take adsl....

but the problem is the area we have our computer was too small to install another line, so we did it elsewhere in the building....

now ive realised I NEED a computer connected via the ethranet cable to actually set the router up....which isnt long enough as its the other end of the room from the pc!


my question is - could i somehow set it up wirelessly, or alternatively bring in my laptop from home and set the router up, and the computer can access it and the internet wirelessly as its supposed to? basically what im asking is it is okay to install the router/disc on a machine that isnt going to be on the network after its done its job. im sorry im a slight newbie when it comes to all this!

thank you for anyones help

A

[Mars Mug]

Many of the router configuration settings do not need an Internet connection to be set. So you can connect the router to the PC with a short Ethernet cable to set up the wireless settings, then when you move it to the other location you can configure the remaining settings for the Internet connection wirelessly.

[Joe_]

Originally Posted by adt1989

...or alternatively bring in my laptop from home and set the router up...

I am assuming that it is either not possible or difficult or inconvenient to get the existing PC close enough to connect an ethernet cable between it and the router, right?

Sure, you can bring your laptop and connect it to the router with a cable as above and do the setup. In other words, what you have in mind will work. The only minor issues are that when you use the setup CD and wizard, it will install:

- a shorcut/icon on your laptop that makes it easy to log in to your router's GUI, and
- a copy of your router configuration/settings.

You could always copy those to your office PC and delete it from the laptop after, but they aren't an absolute necessity once you keep a safe record of your passprase and admin password somewhere.

As Andy indicated, many of the router configuration settings do not need an wired connection to be set. It is recommended you use a cable for the initial setup because certain actions you take could cause you to be disconnected if using wireless. Some of these are:

- changing the SSID.
- Changing the channel.
- Changing the passphrase and /or admin password.

Actually, it's an inconvenience to be disconnected, but you can simply reconnect manually each time. It's just a hassle.