How to Connect a Game Console Wirelessly While Keeping the Computer Wired

Wireless routers all have Ethernet ports for wired connections.

A standard router will support wireless connections but will also have Ethernet ports for wired connections. This will allow you to connect your desktop computer using an Ethernet cable, which will allow for faster downloads and uploads, while also allowing you to connect devices such as video game systems wirelessly.

Things You'll Need

• Wireless router

Instructions

1. Set up your wireless router. Connect an Ethernet cable from your modem to the Internet port on the router. Connect the router to your computer using a second Ethernet cable.

2. Launch a Web browser and type "192.168.1.1" into the address bar. Click "Enter" to load the router's admin log-in page. If your router has a different default IP address, consult your documentation to find it.

3. Enter the router's username and password in the fields provided. Configure your wireless network by entering an SSID, password and encryption type. Record this information for later use. Log out of your router.

4. Configure the network settings on your video game console. Enter the network's SSID, password and encryption type. Enter everything exactly as you did on your router. You now have a wired computer and a wireless gaming system.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're router is set to broadcast your SSID, you should be able to select the network from a list on your video game system and connect after only entering a password.

• Save your network configuration on your game console so it logs in automatically when you turn it on.

• Always protect your wireless network with a password to keep others from using your signal.