Members Jeff Leites Posted October 14, 2007 Members Share Posted October 14, 2007 I'm confused I've been helping a neighbor with her computer (a mac notebook), basically setting up e-mail groups and folders for now. I'm a pc person, so I knew I was in trouble as soon as I pressed the Delete key, and it did a Backspace. But what I really don't understand is the DSL connnection. It plugs into her HP "all-in-one" type printer, and then there is a connection from the printer to a USB port on the note book. The only other connection to the notebook is a power chord. I don't see a DSL modem anywhere. How does this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members spokenward Posted October 14, 2007 Members Share Posted October 14, 2007 The network settings live in the System Preferences. this link will get you startedhttp://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304738 your DSL modem to your phone line, and then connect the modem to your computer's Ethernet port, using a standard Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. There must be more than meets the eye there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff Leites Posted October 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2007 There must be more than meets the eye there. I'm beginnng to think so. Maybe there is something wireless going on that I don't know about. Her son-in-law set everything up for her, and she doesn't know anything. If there is a wireless router somewhere in the room, would it look the same as a pc router? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members spokenward Posted October 14, 2007 Members Share Posted October 14, 2007 Sure. Many people use pc routers either wirelessly or cabled with Macs. 1. Find the DSL modem and whatever it is really connected to. 2. take a peek at the Network settings in the System Preferences. You will see the different connection "Locations" in the tab. That Location setting may give you a clue how the son in law set it up. oh - and if it is an Apple Airport - it will be prettier than a PC router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members veracohr Posted October 15, 2007 Members Share Posted October 15, 2007 This HP All In One has WiFi and Bluetooth, maybe she has something similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff Leites Posted October 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 I finally got an answer to this. She has a "2Wire" wireless router on the other side of the room. Does anyone know about these.... I think it's more than a router, but I can't find much info on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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