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Jerry

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Jul 13, 2011, 8:00:02 AM7/13/11
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If I want to hook my 5040 to the internet via a wireless router, what do
I need to attach to the Replay. and where do I attach it?

Thanks.


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Tony D

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Jul 13, 2011, 11:26:50 AM7/13/11
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On 7/13/2011 8:00 AM, Jerry wrote:
> If I want to hook my 5040 to the internet via a wireless router, what do
> I need to attach to the Replay. and where do I attach it?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
Wireless Access point or wireless bridge on Replay side.
Wireless Router on signal side

Apple2Steward

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Jul 13, 2011, 8:38:39 PM7/13/11
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"Jerry" <bank...@verizon.net> wrote in message
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A wireless ethernet port.

One of these should work:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100010074%20600014295&IsNodeId=1&name=Ethernet%20Port


Mark Lloyd

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Jul 14, 2011, 9:34:56 AM7/14/11
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On 07/13/2011 07:00 AM, Jerry wrote:
> If I want to hook my 5040 to the internet via a wireless router, what do
> I need to attach to the Replay. and where do I attach it?
>
> Thanks.
>
>

Since the Replay has only wired ethernet, you'd need a Wireless Bridge
or "Gaming Adapter". Some routers can be configured that way.

However, you should seriously consider just using a wired connection
(most "wireless routers" allow this). It's much simpler and so more
reliable. Wireless is OK if you can't use wired.

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Mark Lloyd
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Jerry

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Jul 16, 2011, 5:38:26 AM7/16/11
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In article <agCTp.46063$884....@unlimited.newshosting.com>, mlloyd5080
@5060.5504.invalid says...

>
> On 07/13/2011 07:00 AM, Jerry wrote:
> > If I want to hook my 5040 to the internet via a wireless router, what do
> > I need to attach to the Replay. and where do I attach it?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
>
> Since the Replay has only wired ethernet, you'd need a Wireless Bridge
> or "Gaming Adapter". Some routers can be configured that way.
>
> However, you should seriously consider just using a wired connection
> (most "wireless routers" allow this). It's much simpler and so more
> reliable. Wireless is OK if you can't use wired.

I agree that wired is simpler and more reliable, but it is a long
stretch between the rtv and computer (different rooms).

Mark Lloyd

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Jul 16, 2011, 6:56:45 PM7/16/11
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On 07/16/2011 04:38 AM, Jerry wrote:

[snip]

>
> I agree that wired is simpler and more reliable, but it is a long
> stretch between the rtv and computer (different rooms).
>
>

Mine are in separate rooms too, but I still put in a wired connection.

Of course that was years ago when wireless was a lot less reliable than
it is now. I suppose wireless will be OK for you. Be sure to enable WPA.

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Mark Lloyd
http://notstupid.us
Has a Replay 5xxx

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