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wired and wireless networks?

Discussion in 'Windows - General discussion' started by 1nsan3, Sep 5, 2011.

  1. 1nsan3

    1nsan3 Regular member

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    OK first off, so you understand and dont ask stupid questions...
    we live out in the country no cable or dsl. Using the MiFi from virgin mobile. can have up to 5 devices wirelessly at the same time for the internet. NO INPUTS for nothing. only wireless. 2 laptops and 1 pc that is online. I have 1 tower i use to store all my media etc. it does not go online. i only want it for a lan server. but i want the laptops to use the wired for the LAN only. and the wireless for internet. but when ya plug the wired in the wireless dont work. is there a way to configure this so they both work at the same time?

    THanks
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    you want the laptops to access the tower which does not connect to the net but you also want those laptops to connect to the net via wireless, correct?
     
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    Wouldnt you use a wireless router for such a situation? Plug the PC into it, wireless from the laptops. You could have access to home network, and when you need internet and MiFi simply change which signal you connect to.
    _EDIT_ working a lan with mifi as wireless may be difficult because you need similar address in a home network and your MiFi wont assign you a typical home network address
     
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