Can you install the switch between the DSL modem and a linksys wireless router?
903796
Yes, you can place the switch in that position. But know that if you do, you are creating a DMZ area that is outside of your routed space. In other words, any devices you attach to the switch in this configuration (not below the router) will get their service from the modem, not the router. This will be ok if your ISP is willing for you to get more than a single DHCP (IP Address). It is far more common to place the switch after the router where the router can NAT all traffic into a single IP address.
903797
I am certain that you can, since the switch is merely directing the connection, but I prefer the other way around. Everything in my home is on the same subnet, and I pre-wired my house for ethernet in every room. I ran the modem to the router, and a port on the router to the switch. From there, every bedroom, living room and kitchen were connected at a central point.
903798
I have never tried this but doubt it. You need to go modem > router > switch. I don't see any reason to go with what you are suggesting.
903799
What would be the purpose for doing that? I can only think that maybe the modem and the router are so far apart (over 300 feet) that you need a switch to repeat the signal between them? Does the wireless router have multiple switch ports? You can just chain this switch to a switch port (not the WAN port) on a router to add more ports/jacks for local devices (although even that occupies two ports - one from the router, and one from this extra switch).
1982323
If you are talking about the poe interfaces then each interface is switchable from the web admin page but it may require a reboot of the. Switch and I have not personally tested this process
2282036
Yes, I currently have:modem (cable)>vonage box>wifi router (linksys54g w/tomato)>wired PCs and wireless devices (iPod touch, DS, and sometimes laptop).From what you've said, and what I've read elsewhere, I should be all set with:modem>vonage>router>switch> PCsThanks
332969
If you are talking about AT&T; DSL then your answer is yes. You will want to put the modem in pass through mode which your ISP can help you with. I have had very good luck with this router. You may need to power cycle it once in a while. That is fairly normal for most home routers/access points in my experience.
1518512
Yes. The switch is plug and play out of the box - in my case it was "wire the Comcast modem to the Barracuda VPN and then wire the VPN to the switch"... No config necessary on the switch side - just on the VPN, as expected.
1099870
Yes, you should be able to do this, although I am not sure you've got the correct order of connection, it should be, DSL Modem &gt; Router&gt; switch &gt; Devices... I have my PS3,AppleTV,Yamaha Receiver, and DirecTv connected to this switch, and the switch itself to my router and my router connected to my ISP Modem. it provides a much better and stable connection for improved streaming.
1691885
No. I have a router to connect me to the internet and a switch connected to the router so I can connect to additional devices in my home. Here is a link to a more complete explanation of the differences between a router and a switch. http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworkhardware/f/routervsswitch.htm
1090444
Yes. I did this downstairs with a second adapter to switch Ethernet to multiple devices. The first one upstairs gets Ethernet directly from my router.
2151405
Hi, Chris. If you want to set the Linksys WAP300N to Wireless Bridge mode, it needs to be hardwired to the main router. For more info, you may visit this link: http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid;=d93bd52fd09f4f71974d4c35638636f4_Setting_the_Linksys_WAP300N_to_Wireless_Bridge_Mode.xml&pid;=80&respid;=0&snid;=6&di;spid=0&cpage;=search
908925
Is a complete router, switch layer3 (managed) , AP and you can use with anything you want. Plug another switch and share your link.
1268991
i have my internet provider's modem, can i replace it with this so i could have wifi?
1974889
I don't see why not. This product works as a bridge between your router and the electrical outlet. No software installation is required. I would suggest buying it, trying it, and keep the box...and worst case, you just have to return it. But I feel confident in it working.
1820187
Yes, you'll want to have your router between the Uverse gateway and the switch, then plug everything into the switch, and you'll be set.
540233
No, you will need to plug the switch into the router, so you will have to unplug one of your connections on the router then plug the switch into that port you can then plug the device you unplugged into one of the ports on the new switch. Hope this helps.
1595543
I set it where I have the dsl modem going to the switch, then I have cat5e cables running into 3 different rooms to computers from the switch and a wireless router on the switch as well. So far we have had no problems with it.
1204730
Absolutely. You can do it all on one port and add a switch, or use all the of ports. That's the whole benefit of a real switch/router.
1732358
Yes but it's a horrible connection. Much better off investing an extra 50 bucks or so in a decent linksys router. Zero complaints since I made the switch