Is there anyway to hook up a "splitter" to branch off to my desktop and one
to the router?
That way I can turn the router off when not in use, 25-27 days a month.


"John" wrote in message news:epdvCvI4IHA.4720@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
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> "L.S." wrote in message
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>> If I understand you correctly, you're suggesting leaving the router on
>> all the time and enable/disable wireless part of router?
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> Exactly.
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>> When I said I'd like to turn off the wireless router, I mean actually
>> unplug it.
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> That'll work as well. Rewire it back to the original setup (before you put
> a router).
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>> If I connect as you stated, "Cable - Charter modem - WiFi router -
>> desktop (wired or wireless) and/or
>> laptop (wired or wireless)" won't I have to have the router on all the
>> time?
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> Yes if you want internet access. The router acts as a device so you can
> have multiple PCs or laptops share internet connection.
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>> (As you can tell, I'm learning)
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> We have to start somewhere :-)
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