How to Connect 2 Computers Through a Router, 1 With Ethernet Cable & 1 Wireless

Many homes and small businesses use wireless routers to connect multiple computers to a single high-speed Internet connection, such as cable or DSL. When a wireless router is installed, computers can connect directly with a wired Ethernet connection, or through the router's wireless access point. All computers on the network connect to the router and are therefore connected to each other. You can connect two computers through a router with one using a wired connection and the other using a wireless connection.

Instructions

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to an available "LAN" port on the wireless router.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on one of the computers.

3. Click the wireless icon in the lower-right corner of the screen on the other computer.

4. Click the wireless network with the strongest signal, represented with more bars.

5. Click "Connect." Type in the wireless password, or WEP key, if prompted. Both computers are now connected to the same router.