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jugaad required :D

13 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/jugaad-required-d.180093/

bee
bee Original post #1
Dec 18, 2013 at 8:35 PM
hey guys,
the thing is
im presently in a hostel
those guys have given a port for internet via which we can connect our laptop or pc using a lan wire( thats what it is called i guess)

now the problem is that i dont have a pc or a lappy for that matter

i wanted to know that can something be done so that i could attach a wire to a modem and it then transmits wifi which i can use via my phone :D

the only problem which my mechanical engineer mind sees is that the input is via a cat-5 cable and in the modem we attach it to the dsl hole which is completely different
i know there would obviously be some more problems which i dont know of nd i hope you guys can help :)

rising prices, decreasing pocket money and on that these mobile operators increasing their internet rates :evil:
Vyom
Vyom #2
Dec 18, 2013 at 10:05 PM
Umm... you mean a Wifi Router?

*Attaching a wire* to a modem doesn't turn it into Wifi router. :rofl:
aaruni
aaruni #3
Dec 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM
OP, you need a wi-fi router. It takes internet from one of your "lan" wires, and broadcasts it.

Behind view :

*g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/d-link/dlink-DIR-615-rear-lg.jpg
bee
bee #4
Dec 18, 2013 at 10:23 PM
@aaruni.. its the same as the pic but in addition it has a dsl spot as well

anyhow im open to buying a router as well
will solve the problem?

@vyom.. funny you dint get it
there are modems that act as routers too
aaruni
aaruni #5
Dec 18, 2013 at 10:39 PM
@bee : those are modem + router. Only modem don't cut it.

and, best way to find out is, plug-in and hope for the best!
Vyom
Vyom #6
Dec 18, 2013 at 11:25 PM
If you buy a modem+router, you will need a laptop to configure it first. Borrow it from a friend once. Set a good password on it too.
After which you can access Internet from it through Wifi.
dashing.sujay
dashing.sujay #7
Dec 19, 2013 at 12:37 AM
You'll just need a router, not a modem cum router.
W
whitestar_999 #8
Dec 19, 2013 at 2:30 AM
any modem with more than 1 lan port is a router too.
bee
bee #10
Dec 19, 2013 at 3:47 PM
means i get a router
plug in the wire
connect to wifi
enter the id and password given in the browser
and viola!! ?
A
arijitsinha #11
Dec 19, 2013 at 3:59 PM
You can ask one of your friend who have a laptop, to share the internet connection via wifi. In that case your friend's laptop will act as a wifi router/modem. No need to buy another one.

To do this, your friend's laptop needs to be connected to the router by wire. Tell him to install connectify software, using that app he will be able to share the internet connection over wifi, that you can use from your phone.

If you dont have any friend who is willing to , only option for you to get a router with wifi(with antena). Normal router will not work.
bee
bee #12
Dec 19, 2013 at 10:08 PM
there are friends
but they cant just stay in my room all the time
and my neighbors are just fartminded
ill buy a router(with an antenna :razz:) no problem
will post about any hiccups

thanks guys :D