Right. The first box is probably your cable modem or DSL modem depending
on how you are getting broadband. Those boxes generally only supply one
ethernet port to plug in one device. The second box is probably your
wireless router. It not only provides wireless internet service but it
also lets you connect multiple computers either wired or wireless.
Sounds like your PC is currently connected to one of the router's
ethernet ports while your new Mac is on the wireless connection. Most
routers also act as a firewall, providing some measure of protection
from bad stuff getting into your home network from the internet. Hope
everything else goes smooth.
CB
Pete Nalda wrote:
Hi,
Since you've already put your Macbook pro onto the wireless network, all you
have to do is just unplug the pc from the second box and then when you need to
make changes to the network plug the Macbook Pro into where the pc was. I
think I'm right on this but if anyone else has ideas go ahead.
On May 19, 2010, at 2:04 PM, Ana G wrote:
Hi All,
My question is what do I need to do to have an internet connection when I
replace my PC with a Mac.
I just got my MacBook Pro yesterday. I made it through the setup successfully.
the Mac found my wireless home network, and I was able to type my password and
connect without any problems. Since my desktop PC is showing signs of age, my
plan is to move the PC out and use the MacBook Pro as my primary computer.
to have internet access, I've got two boxes. there's a wire from the wall to
one box, from one box to the other, and from the second box to the PC. when I
remove the PC, do I simply plug the wire into the Mac? Do I plug the wire into
the Mac and make changes? Do I need a different box?
I'm clueless about this, so I'm not even sure if I'm asking in the right place.
thanks.
Ciao
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