thanks to both of you. this makes perfect sense. I have a netbook that I can surf the web from without any problem even though my PC is off. I don't know why I didn't think of this. thanks again for the clarification.
so far, Mac is exciting, but there's a lot to learn. Chris writes: Right. The first box is probably your cable modem or DSL modem depending on how you are getting broadband. Those boxes generally only supply one ethernet port to plug in one device. The second box is probably your wireless router. It not only provides wireless internet service but it also lets you connect multiple computers either wired or wireless. Sounds like your PC is currently connected to one of the router's ethernet ports while your new Mac is on the wireless connection. Most routers also act as a firewall, providing some measure of protection from bad stuff getting into your home network from the internet. Hope everything else goes smooth. Pete writes: Hi, Since you've already put your Macbook pro onto the wireless network, all you have to do is just unplug the pc from the second box and then when you need to make changes to the network plug the Macbook Pro into where the pc was. I think I'm right on this but if anyone else has ideas go ahead. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
