Wireless router no computer only ipad

[Sandra41]

My son has an ipad2 no 3G. He wants wireless in his apt as Xmas present, he has only iPad no other computer. I planned to buy him a router for Xmas and subsidize time Warner roadrunner monthly. However, I have my own
router at home hooked to my computer. Can he use router with no other computer?

 

[ipadder474]

As long as the router he is using is connected to the Net. I don't see a problem.

 

[Somerled]

For this to work, you will need to make sure the following is in place:
Modem - connects to the outside.
Router - connects to the modem, processes the connection for wireless or wired devices.

Some devices are combination Modem/Router, however I do not recommend these for the simple fact, one piece breaks, you replace both.

You may have to configure the router with another computer/laptop in order to get it set up the first time. the only device I know will allow you to 100% set up from scratch out of the box with no computer is tha Apple Airport Extreme - there is an iPad app for it that works well (I have this).

 

[ipadder474]

For this to work, you will need to make sure the following is in place:
Modem - connects to the outside.
Router - connects to the modem, processes the connection for wireless or wired devices.

Some devices are combination Modem/Router, however I do not recommend these for the simple fact, one piece breaks, you replace both.

You may have to configure the router with another computer/laptop in order to get it set up the first time. the only device I know will allow you to 100% set up from scratch out of the box with no computer is tha Apple Airport Extreme - there is an iPad app for it that works well (I have this).

I am glad you gave a more detailed answer to his question, as I did not go into any great detail. I am thinking his Father would help him get it working using his computer.

Since I now have the iPad2 and a new Mac Pro, my next router I hope will be the Apple Airport Extreme, that is if it also will allow all my Windows computers to also share it along with my Apple products.

 

[Somerled]

The AirPort Extreme is not exclusive to OSx or iOS. it will work fine with any wireless device. I have plenty other devices that are not Apple connected to mine.

 

[ipadder474]

The AirPort Extreme is not exclusive to OSx or iOS. it will work fine with any wireless device. I have plenty other devices that are not Apple connected to mine.

Thanks for the Information.

 

[Aaikikker]

Yes he can without a problem.