Can a modem and wireless router be independent from the comp?

phooey Posts: 40, Reputation: 1

Junior Member

Feb 15, 2010, 02:15 AM

Can a modem and wireless router be independent from the comp?

Basically title is it. IS IT POSSIBLE??

Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860

BossMan

Feb 15, 2010, 02:18 AM

Yes.
In a broadband setup they normally are.

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