does it need to be wired to the router?
185433
No, it is a repeater. They are made to be away from the router to repeat the signal further.
967009
You need Ethernet cables to connect to the router and another to the computer
1807112
I would say no, you need to plug it in close to the router at first plus you need the security password to the router.
1529550
Not unless you have a router with an extra port on it you can plug this into.
518164
Yes. When you plug the router in and connect it to your home network, everything on the network connects automatically.
33100
It depends on how you are using the Mini. I have one in an area where it wirelessly connects to the main router. In that case you can plug into it with a wired device, but the connection would be wired except for the link between the Mini and the main router. I have a second one connected by wire to a switch in the room that is then connected by wire to the main router. If you plugged a wired device like a laptop into it, then yes, that device would be wired all the way. I use that one to provide wireless in that room because it is a long way from the main wireless router, and it also cover the garage/shop on the other side of the wall.
1698008
The unit is wired to the router. It has an "in" and "out" connection for the CAT 5 router cable
1818231
Yes. But why not connect your router to your modem, and the switch to the router?
41669
No, it does NOT have to be hard-wired. Is is standalone, amplifies, and relays the amplified signal. Make sure you place this wifi range booster so that the signal it receives from your wireless router is at least 70% signal strength or better--as the instructions indicate.
7561
No, I do not think so. It needs to connect to WiFi or an Ethernet connection.
421886
Yes. You need to have wifi or to connect it to a router with an ethernet cable.
736759
yes it does. I have it connected to the router for a broadband connection and it works.
1722818
The connection the a computer is only required during the setup process. After the unit is connected to the network it works as a stand alone network device like your router. It just needs to be connected to a power outlet in a location where the signal strength from the router is at least 70%.
1911051
You only need to connect it to your computer to set it up. Once it is setup you disconnect it from your computer and install it where ever you want. You never need to connect it to your computer again. The disc that comes with the router will walk you through the setup. Of course you do need to connect it by Ethernet cable to the box you were given by your internet provider. Also you need to plug it into the wall socket.
1197933
You need to have it connected to the internet through it's Base station, which is hardwired to your router.
1453718
No, it is designed to be used with a wired router. I use the TP-LINK wired router.
486462
Good question. Well it has to be connected to a modem or router that's connected to the Internet Mary.