In setting up a home wireless network can I leave the main computer connected to the cable?

I have a desktop computer with Comcast cable internet. I want to set up a home wireless network for family member's and visitor's laptops to work in other rooms but I want to leave my desktop connected to the cable. How do I set up that connection? It appears that the cable from the cable modem has to connect to either my desktop or to a router but not both. Is there another way?In setting up a home wireless network can I leave the main computer connected to the cable?
No problem.





From the wall to the cable modem to the router. Most routers support 4 wired connections and up to 32 wireless connections.





Instead of connecting to the modem, your PC will connect to the router instead. As an aside, there is a HUGE benefit to the PC's on the network, and that is a tremendous increase in securityIn setting up a home wireless network can I leave the main computer connected to the cable?
Yes.





Most routers have cable connections as well.


So it would be Cable Modem %26gt; Router %26gt; Desktop
You can connect the cable to from the cable modem to the router, and connect the main computer to the one of the router's wired network jacks.


Take note of the cable company's tech support number: sometimes you have to call in the router's MAC address to get your connection live again.
You should hook up the router to the cable modem and move your computer to the router. Reset the devices and test your internet connection. You may need to click start, run and enter ipconfig /release and then a ipconfig /renew for the router to assign an IP address.
You won't need a modem if you have a router. If you are able to connect to the router with an ethernet cable, then do so. Your router has a firewall installed so it's safer than a modem. Alternatively connect wirelessly.