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  • 22-07-2008 2:06pm
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    jellybeans
    Registered Users Posts: 369 ✭✭


    Hi there I have BT broadband but i need to plug the telephone cable into the back of my mac. If I want to switch to wireless is it just case of getting a wireless router or what do I have t do to switch? :o


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    MrVestek
    Registered Users Posts: 9,213 ✭✭✭MrVestek


    Erm... I take it you're confusing the 'telephone cable' with an RJ45 Ethernet cable yeah? In that case yes it's just a case of buying a wireless router.


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Where to start?

    What makes you think that you need to plug the telephone cable into the back of your mac? The only place your telephone cable goes is into your router.

    To achieve wireless you need a wireless broadband router and a wireless card in your mac.

    Do you have a wireless broadband router? A good indication is if there is an aerial or two sticking out of it.

    Do you have a wireless card in your mac? If it is a recent one you probably have.


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    jellybeans
    Registered Users Posts: 369 ✭✭jellybeans


    sorry ye I meant the ethernet cable, wasn't thinking. So all I have ti do is get a wireless router, thats great, hmmm I could probably just pick one up second hand on adverts or something...cheers for that


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    MrVestek
    Registered Users Posts: 9,213 ✭✭✭MrVestek


    jellybeans wrote: »
    sorry ye I meant the ethernet cable, wasn't thinking. So all I have ti do is get a wireless router, thats great, hmmm I could probably just pick one up second hand on adverts or something...cheers for that

    Yup, that or google. Good luck. If you have any difficulties setting it up make sure you read the manual first.


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