Solved Will I need a Second Modem for the new desktop or can this be done with a Router and Ethernet Cable?

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You can quit thinking on the WiFi and save your job.

Should they do an audit on the system and see that it has been altered with a WiFi device or in any way you could end up unemployed.
 
Rustys said:
You can quit thinking on the Wi-Fi and save your job.

Should they do an audit on the system and see that it has been altered with a WiFi device or in any way you could end up unemployed.
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Hi Rustys: Thanks for reply. I have been asking about hard-wired solutions not using the WIFI. I thought I may have been asked what the current setup is before the new equipment arrives. In no way do I want to risk losing a position and would always follow the rules. What I have been hoping is the new computer (Desktop), new router, and if I purchase a Powerline Adapter everything would be hard-wired. Thanks!
 
Rustys said:
Which is why I suggested that you use the power line adapters in Post # 6.
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Yes, Rustys I have agreed with your GREAT suggestion from the get-go but have been asked by one of the other kind members of the forum for the name of the current router and modem makes/model # a couple of times. If its 100 percent that I could keep Room 1 as is untouched for the 3 laptops to remain Wireless and new computer/router/Powerline Adapter can be their own entity and be hard-wired that is the 10000000000 Percent Perfect Way To Go. I hope I cleared up any miscommunication. In no way do I not follow rules on any job and want hard-wired for the new setup. Thanks so much for your help and if this works out saves the day.
 
Rustys said:
No worries on this end.

Wishing you the best with eh new job venture.
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Thank you, 1,000,000 times. over. I can't put into words the concern I had when they talked about needing the modem close to the new set up and then to find out the modem had only 1 ethernet connection. The Powerline Adapter is a blessing. May everyone on the site be well and safe and thanks for helping me out and educating others.
 
Jerome Yankee said:
or me purchasing Powerline Adapter
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I would not purchase anything yet.
Jerome Yankee said:
In the mean time could you let me know why would the current router come into play when the company is sending a new router
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This is the unknown
The router they supply
1) May not have wireless or it could be disabled to stop workers connecting via wi fi and not by cable.
They want the employees to connect by cable only so why would they supply a router with wifi.

2) Why supply a router at all?
My guess is still about the wifi and also the router could be set with vpn so if you need to connect to the main office
it will do so securely

All of this is the great unknown all you can do is wait for the router to showup.
Disconnect your current router.
Plugin and turn on the new router
Connect the new computer and THEN
try and see if it does broadcast a wifi signal that will let you connect your home computers.
Jerome Yankee said:
Their words were in essence the powerline adapter is helping somebody bypass the need for the ethernet cable being plugged into a modem.
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You still have to plug into the current modem otherwise it will not get internet.

We hope that they send a connection diagram with the equipment.
 
My last link did not bring me to Page 2. I missed post 21-26
Jerome Yankee said:
If its 100 percent that I could keep Room 1 as is untouched for the 3 laptops to remain Wireless and new computer/router/Powerline Adapter can be their own entity and be hard-wired that is the 10000000000 Percent Perfect Way To Go
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@Rustys @Bruce
I can't see how this can happen. can either of you? (I admit I am no expert)
The current router will have to be disconnected and the new router connected.

The new router will either have to supply wifi for house computers OR it will need to plug into a switch sitting between the modem and the current router.
Jerome don't stress about this last bit talking about switches.
This is just me asking for opinions
 
until the new modem and PC arrive, we are shooting in the dark.

it'll all depend on what modem they send, if it has inbuilt wireless, is it just a modem or router as well, has it already been setup, is the PC locked down in any way, do they offer assistance when the new user is trying to set things up, etc.
 
PeterOz said:
My last link did not bring me to Page 2. I missed post 21-26

@Rustys @Bruce
I can't see how this can happen. can either of you? (I admit I am no expert)
The current router will have to be disconnected and the new router connected.

The new router will either have to supply wifi for house computers OR it will need to plug into a switch sitting between the modem and the current router.
Jerome don't stress about this last bit talking about switches.
This is just me asking for opinions
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Hi Peter: I was feeling great when I thought Rustys last post was the answer but now I am stressed. If I read it correctly (was certain I did) Room 1 old router/modem connect 3 wireless computers for personal use. They would be their own entity as if they do not exist. Room 2 new computer, new router, (they are not sending a second modem) and powerline adapter would be their own entity and connect the work computer (desktop hard-wired no WIFI wanted or allowed. As I was hoping all along there have to by a myriad of people in the same situation working from home and can't unplug what is in the modem to set up the work from home space. I will keep an eye on the thread. This is disappointing because as mentioned the two folks at Staples were not pushy at all with the Powerline Adapter and both thought what I typed above would be fine and they could be independent of each other. Thanks for any updates.
 
PeterOz said:
No need to stress
As I mentioned in post # 27
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Thanks, still stressful. We shall see what happens. As mentioned, was hoping since the Room1 is used as WIFI and Room2 when things arrive would be hard-wired, they could be 2 separate setups and independent of each other. I will keep everyone posted and hope Rustys is correct. Thanks again for quick responses to you and all.
 
PeterOz said:
Just a quick questions are rooms 1 and 2 on the same power circuit
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Hi Peter: Could you be more specific please about being on the same power circuit? Room 1 the current set up and room 2 are about 50 feet apart. I do not know if this means a yes but anytime there has been a power failure the lights/power go out the same time in Room 1 and Room 2. In fact, all parts of the house go out. Thanks.
 
PeterOz said:
Good that is what we needed to know
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Hi Peter: Is this good or bad about the power source? Thanks, and the second new equipment arrives will update. I hope Rustys idea and the 2 folks at Staples can come to fruition and let Room 1 and Room 2 have nothing to do with each other and make it a stress-free start to the job.
 
Bruce said:
any update on the modem delivery?
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Hi Bruce: Thanks for checking in. Today July 7th the company sent the computer, mouse, keyboard, 2 monitors, and webcam but no router and or modem. I have not owned a desktop in about 15 years and it was interesting instead of the tower of the old days the computer part looked like a modem. We were told not to touch anything until the first day of work, but I thought I saw on the paperwork the computer has a built in ethernet. I am not sure I am correct on this. The supervisor emailed us that the rest of the equipment should be arriving by Saturday night. I will let everyone know. Thanks and enjoy the weekend!!!!
 
sounds like what they call an All-in-One desktop PC.
the screen has the desktop built-in.
like the Macs do.

but yeah, follow their procedures, sounds like this isn't their first rodeo and have things in hand.
 
Bruce said:
sounds like what they call an All-in-One desktop PC.
the screen has the desktop built-in.
like the Macs do.

but yeah, follow their procedures, sounds like this isn't their first rodeo and have things in hand.
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Hi Bruce: Thanks, the rest of the equipment will be arriving Saturday. Hoping it is not their first rodeo. Have a great weekend!!!!
 
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