Can I use cable withoutv WIFI

henry.ford1

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Sep 19, 2017
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On cable for internet.WIFI lit up on modem .cable lit up.If I turn off WIFI I lose my connection to the InternetWhen I left click Inet icon,this pops up BelongUMHERDPT. Any ideas
 
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So...assuming your laptop has an ethernet port:
Obtain a Cat5e cable of sufficient length, and connect it to the laptop, and to a LAN port on the back of the router.

If you wish to switch it to WiFi, disconnect the Cat5e from the laptop, and turn the WiFi on.

henry.ford1

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Sep 19, 2017
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GEC,sorry my question was badly worded.I am referring to a Toshiba laptop which is on Ethernet cable.At the moment I am connected to the internet with WIFI only,& no Ethernet cable connected.I would prefer to be connected to the internet with Ethernet cable only & with the option of switching on WIFI if needed...this is how my laptop worked previously.Thanks
 

USAFRet

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So...assuming your laptop has an ethernet port:
Obtain a Cat5e cable of sufficient length, and connect it to the laptop, and to a LAN port on the back of the router.

If you wish to switch it to WiFi, disconnect the Cat5e from the laptop, and turn the WiFi on.
 
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