What do I need to convert a wired Cat5 internet to wireless?

Im a bit confused. Im trying to convert a wired CAT5 internet to wireless. I first thought I needed a cable modem and then a wireless router but the internet is coming from a wired CAT5 cable on the wall, not cable TV. So do I need just a router or both?

How do I connect my desktop computer to the internet with a wireless router?

How do I connect my desktop computer to the internet with a wireless router?
I have a Windows XP desktop computer. I also have a work laptop i bought a modem for. How do I I connect my desktop to the internet with the router. (laptop is XP too) step by step instructions please!!!

How do I connect a laptop to the internet?

I just got a laptop, and I’m trying to connect it to the internet. But right now I have a modem, not a wireless router. I have an ethernet cable though, so I connected it from the modem right to the laptop. It still wont let me access internet. Suggestions?

How do I find out my internet password for my connection?

I’m trying to connect to the internet on my wii using my wireless router but I can’t figure out the passphrase/key? Where would I find this? Thanks!

How can I find out the internet sites and times accessed via a wireless modem?

I have 2 laptops ( 1PC & 1 Mac), a desktop Mac and a Wii connected to a 2wire wireless router. Can I source info about internet sites visited and how long they were accessed for each device without going the the individual computers web history?

How do you hook up a laptop to the internet using an ethernet cord?

I have Verizon internet.

I tried taking the other end of the Ethernet cord from my modem and simply plugging it into my lapatop and it said it was connected to an ‘unidentified local network’, but the internet didn’t work. What do I have to do to get it to work?

Thanks.
By the way, I don’t have wireless internet or a wireless router.

How do I switch from wired internet to wireless internet on my PC?

i have wired internet hooked up to my PC. to switch to wireless internet do i just have to buy a wireless router or do i have to call the internet company and get them to hook it up? and will i be able to use wi fi for my ipod?

How do I connect my home network to a wireless Internet provider?

In my apartment building Internet is provided by a Meraki wireless access point. However, only one device (iPad, desktop, phone, etc.) can be connected at a time. How can I configure or modify my home network to connect the Internet to my own wireless router or access point to distribute the Internet to multiple devices at once.

How do I make my internet connection stronger?

I live in a complex with communal internet. I guess what i’m asking is if I can hook up a wireless router without a modem.

Why are certain modems link up to the Internet much easier and faster than others?

I have 3 broadband modems, An old Aztech USB modem and two wireless router modems from Prolink and Belkin. Recently both Prolink and Belkin took ages to link up to internet and the signal is very unstable. I am now using the old USB modem which has no trouble linking up to the internet but my kids are complaining for the lack of wireless feature.

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