If a desktop tower is wireless, can you still hook to cable modem?

[lynnc35]

I have had a regular desktop, but have customized one and it is being delivered today, it has wlan, not sure if these means no Ethernet anymore, and if I can hook it to my cable modem. a little concerned if I did the right thing.

[varoker]

It depends on whether or not your modem has wireless capabilities. If it doesn't, you will need a wireless router to connect to the modem.

[mill8277]

It all depends...you may be able to go wireless....you computer may read the router for you and you only have to enter in the security code....at least that's how mine works....good luck

[ancmetro]

  Someone told me to buy the new Super MagicJack. Plug it into a wall electric outlet and get phone service and In ternet access.

[oldbuddy]

Just because your new computer is wireless doesn't mean it doesn't have a wired connection too. Also if you get a wireless router, it will have wired as well to hook to your modem and still use wireless for your computer.

[lkeys81]

Yes, if its just a cable modem you can go hard wire. If you got a wireless router, you can still use your desktop wireless.

[devideddi]

yes, you should be fine. you may have to buy a wire/connector cord/thingy, can't remember what its called.
Post again if you have problems when you get it. 

[oldbuddy]

yes, you should be fine. you may have to buy a wire/connector cord/thingy, can't remember what its called.
Post again if you have problems when you get it. 

It's called an RJ45 cable

[lvstephanie]

Just because your new computer is wireless doesn't mean it doesn't have a wired connection too. Also if you get a wireless router, it will have wired as well to hook to your modem and still use wireless for your computer.

I agree that your computer should now have both wired and wireless capabilities, esp. since you stated that this is a desktop. If it were a laptop or a netbook, then it may only have wireless capabilities only. But even laptops usually have both. It's mainly the form factor that would dictate whether it would have an Ethernet port for a wired connection. So very thin units like netbooks or tablets may only have a wireless connection while larger units like desktops and laptops have both available for use.

[oldbuddy]

By the way, it's easy enough to tell when it gets here. Just look for a plugin on the back that looks like an oversized telephone jack.

[jmccaskill]

I am pretty sure you will have a cable connection on the new tower as well as the wireless capability. That is pretty much standard. You will need a wireless router if you want to connect to the 'net' that way. Personally I think that a wired connection (desk top) is not as problematic as my wireless one that I use with my laptop.