You mean you want to have 2 connections:
1) from cable modem to desktop
2) from cable modem to router

the answer is no.

"L.S." wrote in message
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> 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.
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> "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.
>>
>>> (As you can tell, I'm learning)
>>
>> We have to start somewhere :-)
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