Dumb Question about wi fi

Yes, the wireless router is hooked into the DSL modem. The DSL modem is plugged into the telephone outlet and the router is plugged into her computer.
So the Touch could connect over wireless to the router. But could it command the iMac from there?
Thanks!

Yes. If the iMac, PC and Touch are all on the same subnet provided by the router, then the Touch will be able to get music from the iMac.

However, as noted before, you'll need to install the Squeezeboxserver software on the iMac. The iMac will need to be turned on and running that software whenever you want the Touch to play music from your collection. (Your iMac does not need to be on to access internet radio on the Touch.)

I'd suggest you check out the discussion groups at forums.slimdevices.com for additional detailed info.

Steve, I gather you are not familiar with the Squeezebox devices?

I have a Touch and use a Linux server on my home network that has six computers (2 Windows & 4 Linux) along with a Roku for video, a Squeezebox Touch, a Squeezebox Duet controller, a Squeezebox SB3, and a DirecTV web connection).They are all on the same subnet provided by my ordinary Belkin router.

There is no need for a separate network for the Touch and whatever computer supplies the music. The only need is the music server needs to run the Squeezeboxserver program. They have Windows, Mac and Linux versions available. File storage format (NTFS, EXT3, HFS+, etc.) is irrelevant.

I know all of the SB devices, Sb2, SB3, Duet, Touch, Transporter. I only have one network and it's wired. When I need WiFi for audio I plug in an AirPort Express. Better security this way.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio