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i was wondering if i need a cox internet router to use with a acer aspire one notebook pc?

Submitted by admin on Tuesday, 4 August 20092 Comments
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clara_boricua10407 asked:


im thinking of getting an Acer Aspire One Notebook PC. Im looking for second opinions on weather or not i need a Cox Communications Router to be able to connect to the internet on the laptop? I do already have cox high speed internet on my regular desktop pc. So if anyone can fill me in with some info id apreciate it. Thanks.

2 Comments »

  • megadoodle123 said:

    You probably have a modem. (Cox is a cable company, right?) If you want your laptop to work wirelessly, you will need a wireless router to connect to the internet. They cost between $100 - $150. Otherwise, you can just use the ethernet cable(The Ethernet cable is the cord that is currently connecting your desktop pc to the modem. It looks like a phone cord, but bigger.) and plug it into the back of the laptop.

    - 6 August 2009 at 6:05 pm
  • isellgum said:

    If cox included a router built into your modem then that will work. If not you can purchase a router for around 50-70 dollars at most electronics stores.
    Usually the aftermarket router will be of better quality and can cover a greater wireless distance around your house.
    Routers that are marked 802.11N have the greatest distance followed by 802.11G. Anything older than that would not be a wise purchase.

    - 8 August 2009 at 2:25 am

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