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No. Your computer would connect directly to the cable modem via an ethernet cable.

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Internet on a laptop with a modem?

You can connect your laptop to the Internet with a cable modem, sure. You will need an Ethernet cable to do that. If you want wireless internet, you will need a cable modem, and a wireless router as well.


Do you need wireless router or wireless modem is enough for wireless internet connection if you have cable internet?

wireless modem is called that because it has a wirelss router built in. wireless router just a wireless router. if your cable is not wireless you can buy a wireless router or a cable modem with wireless router


Do I need a wireless modem to have wireless internet access in my home?

You need a wireless modem but you also need the internet connection. You should call your cable company for some options. Comcast cable lets you rent the modem from them if you have service already. New customers often get good deals at most cable companies.


Does a wireless modem give you the same bandwidth as a cable modem?

In general, a cable modem will offer better and more reliable bandwidth and a wireless modem.


Do most cable companies provide a wireless cable modem if your a customer?

Some cable companies do provide an all-in-one cable modem and wireless router. You must contact your cable company to see if they offer this and how you can exchange your current modem for a wireless one.


How does one create wireless internet from broadband?

You need to buy a cable wireless router, Once you have that, Keep your cable modem hooked up to the broadband cable, Plug the ethernet cable from the cable modem to the wireless rouer, And that should work.


Difference between adsl cable modem and modem with wireless router?

a wireless router is needed when internet modem doesn't have wireless capability.


Can a Laptop with wireless be used with cable modem without a router and not plug into the cable modem directly?

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How much would it cost to go from cable modem internet service to wireless internet?

You add a wireless router to your cable modem and you're in business. The router can run from $50 to $120 and you need an Ethernet cable to connect the devices


What equipment do you need to connect wirelessly a laptop to a standard cable modem?

You need a wireless router capable of working with your wireless card.


Does the computer hooked to the cable modem by usb need its own wireless adapter for a wireless network?

If you want to use wireless connection yes you need a wireless adapter.


Can a wireless adapter be connected to a wireless router cable router or cable modem?

Yes.