Just got a new PC with windows 7. My old PC which I'm using to type this has XP and a very old BT voyager 100 modem and no router. When I tried to connect to the internet with my new PC it wouldn't work so I phoned AOL and they are sending me a wireless router foc because my old modem doesn't work with Windows 7. Being an old git and not understanding these things I looked at youtube to see how to connect things up. Here come the stupid questions.
On you tube it became apparent that both a router and a modem would be necessary for internet connection. Is this correct as it seems like a backward step as I would need two pieces of equipment where one used to do the job. If it is correct would my old modem now become useable with Windows 7 when connected up to a router.
Next stupid question, can I connect a wireless router up using wires unless that's daft even if it's possible. Thanks for any non technical answers !!!!!!!!!!!!!
On you tube it became apparent that both a router and a modem would be necessary for internet connection. Is this correct as it seems like a backward step as I would need two pieces of equipment where one used to do the job. If it is correct would my old modem now become useable with Windows 7 when connected up to a router.
Next stupid question, can I connect a wireless router up using wires unless that's daft even if it's possible. Thanks for any non technical answers !!!!!!!!!!!!!