brand new to macbook,router question

[sweetbabyg]

Hi,
I have been converted to mac, bought a macbook and am curious if I need a desktop to connect a wireless router or can I set it up on my macbook? I have linksys N broadband router and a 2wire gateway I have through my internet provider.
Thank you

 

[logana]

No you don't need a desktop but you will probably need an ethernet cable. Wireless tends to be switched off by default.

Has the router been set-up and used previously or is everything new ??

 

[sweetbabyg]

Hi, thanks for your response.
The router is new, although I did attempt to set it up on my desktop last night...couldn't figure it out!
My thought today was I should be able to connect the router to the gateway my internet provider gave me...thing is I am really a newbie when it comes to stuff like this... future shop said they have a guy to come set it up for me but it's $150.00 so I figured I give it a try

 

[logana]

Happy to help but what is a 2 wire gateway - is it a broadband modem thing ?

Is anything set-up yet - does your desktop connect ok to the 2 wire gateway - do you have an internet connection on the desktop ?

 

[sweetbabyg]

Hi, this is what I have... I've been using it on my desktop and it works fine, I'm using it on the macbook right now(the cable connected to my macbook)
Wireless gateway device† (includes a High Speed modem, 4 port router, 802.11 b/g wireless access point and firewall). Power adapter included.
Integrates a wireless access point, 4 port router, and high speed modem.
Includes a built-in hardware firewall, which helps block hackers and other security intrusions.
http://www.telus.com/portalWeb/Upload/Website/Illustration/hsrouter.jpeg

 

[logana]

If that is the wireless router you are using then you have done the difficult bit - log back into the router (192.168.1.1 ?) enter the password and click on the wireless tab - choose whatever security you want to set and save the changes (probably) - pull the ethernet cable out of the MacBook - turn on the Airport Card and it should pick up your router.

Should be very simple !!

 

[sweetbabyg]

Thanks for all your help Logana, I am now wireless

 

[logana]

Was it difficult ?

Was it worth paying someone $150 ??

Happy to help !!

 

[sweetbabyg]

If that is the wireless router you are using then you have done the difficult bit - log back into the router (192.168.1.1 ?) enter the password and click on the wireless tab - choose whatever security you want to set and save the changes (probably) - pull the ethernet cable out of the MacBook - turn on the Airport Card and it should pick up your router.

Should be very simple !!

It was this simple...I don't need the linksys router at all
It took less than 5 mins. It would not be worth paying $150 ever...there is a phone # to call for support with lynksys, apparently they are very good at walking you through it( I found this out after I attempted on my own)