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Question

Adding a device to a wired router

by Dec 6, 2015 8:57PM PST

Hi,

Hi,

I've been using a wired router (NetGear model 1G92725T02A16) connected to a Zyxel modem for several years and everything has worked well - I have only a MacBook Pro connected. The router has 3 more ports open and I want to add a Unix computer to it to share the DSL line. Can I simply power down, connect the Unix to the router and then restart according to NetGear instructions?

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Yes.
by Forum moderator Dec 7, 2015 5:46AM PST

And I've plugged in Ethernet without power cycling the modem or router so your choice on that.

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by Tosca Dec 7, 2015 11:29AM PST

Thanks !

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by Tosca Dec 7, 2015 11:58AM PST

Hi again -- Would you recommend a manufacturer or cable type for me? I need @a 20 foot cable and am reading product descriptions for Belkin, Insignia, Dynex talking gold plated connectors, Mbps network, T network, male to male connectors, etc and really don't know what my needs are. Your advice?

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