I have an external DSL modem, and it reportedly has a two wire connection or
an ether net connection. When the Mac was first switched on it never did
connect, so it must take more than just having them in the house. I am
ignorant completely when it comes to hardware, so it is difficult for me to
understand the difference between a two wire connection and an ether net
connection. Since I already have the external DSL modem was it unnecessary
for the wireless router to be installed? The Mac works now via airport,
whereas before the wireless router was installed, it did not work at all as
faras making an internet connection. Please clear up my ignorance, if
possible.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Kilburn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by
theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: Finally, it's working
Hi Harry,
You said: When I purchased the Mac Book pro, I wish the salesman would
have told me that I needed to have a wireless router installed in my
household in order for the Mac to work properly.
Not true. the Mac can work with either wireless or ethernet connections.
If you have either DSL or a Cable modem, the Mac will access the Internet
right away. The best way to configure a wwireless router is using
ethernet as well. In that case the configuration should be quite easy.
Simply connect to the IP address of the router and go from there. If you
have a Dial-Up connection, that's a different story.
Later...
Tim Kilburn
& Carter the Canine
Fort McMurray, AB Canada
