If I have my modem directly plugged into one of the TL-PA4010, will this device create a new wifi network?
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No, this device (TL-PA4010) does not have WAN port, the rj45 port is LAN port.You must first have a router connected to the modem.Then connect the 4010 to the electrical outlet close to the router.Then connect the 4020 to the electrical outlet (e.g. , another room of the house) or where you prefer.The 4020 mirrors the router, and allows you to extend the network. wireless network and connect 2 devices by their rj45. atte EAS
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No, you need to plug the TL-PA4010 into a router (hopefully you have one), and then the answer is yes, after configuration.
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What I would recommend is to plug your modem into a router that has at least WPA2 security options then plug the TP-Link to the router. Why you may ask? You should never connect your computer through the modem without a router, its like going to war without weapons. By having the modem connected to a router then the tp-link you have a line of defense for internet threats. If you do not already have a router, please do yourself a favor and buy one, it will save you in the longrun they are currently fairly cheap.
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All the other answers are correct, but what many people may not realize is many "modems" are configured as routers too. You need to determine that first.
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Hi Andrew. If your modem has wireless capability, then you may let the wireless adapter ( Belkin N600) connect to its network wirelessly. No need for another router if you already have one.
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Adding a second one should have no issues, since it just (like the first one) would pass along the signal using the same SSID and connection password of your original access point.
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Probably not... it is just a terribly faulty piece of equipment. I even cut my service because the cable company would not see to the problem, and replace the unit. My brother even had the same issues with his and had the same problems, and he has told me he will do the same. There are Many, many reviews on this unit online to that all claim the same . It was just a bad make. Best solution, go with standard modem that you can get and run a router from it to get your wifi with good signal that likely won't drop ever...compared to the crappy Arris all in one P.O.S.
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Yes but you need to make some changes to the TP Link. Here is a site with instructions: http://www.hanselman.com/blog/ConfiguringTwoWirelessRoutersWithOneSSIDNetworkNameAtHomeForFreeRoaming.aspx I did it with my FIOS router.
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You need to register the new modem with your internet provider if you have done this already call them and have them reset it or do a diagnostic on it to see what is happening
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May also be able to use a network cable to plug into your router. I would just plug it it in to the network to see what happens. How do you currently have it connected? Or is this going to be new?
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NO....selected model with no wifi because modem is located low and wifi signal would be blocked by other equipment. Going to buy a separate router some day and mount it high on wall.
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Yes, it's actually pretty easy with one caveat: when you change the IP or mask on the LAN settings tab for the router, you need to be sure everything else is where it needs to be. For all the other settings tabs, you can click Save and it'll tell you that you need to reboot to apply settings. But change the IP or mask on the LAN settings tab and you'll be forced to reboot. Also, if you're just setting this up like I did as the wireless component of an existing wired network (I have a D-link handling primary router duties and am using this for the wireless functionality alone), you'll want to just ignore the WAN setup (and the WAN port on the back). Just plug into one of the 4 main LAN ports and connect that to your existing router, disable DHCP and set the IP address under the LAN settings for the router with the appropriate mask. Once you're forced to reboot the device, you'll just connect via your browser to that IP address you set. In my setup I picked an IP and set it up as a reserved IP for that device in my existing router to avoid conflicts (say after a power outage). After that you can set up anything else (wireless, etc.) unless you already did that before the reboot. Found this documentation: http://www.tp-link.com/en/article/?faqid=417 Also if you want to use it to extend an existing wireless network via WDS: http://www.tp-link.com/en/article/?faqid=440
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No your existing modem would attach to this as would your other connection's modem (and a third and fourth if you so desired).
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No. Most modems do not have WiFi capability. You'll need to plug the modem into a device such as a router that has WiFi capability. That's the typical arrangement, and better than a combination modem/router, since you can replace or update the modem or router without having to buy the other.
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Yes...I too received a new Modem from Comcast and my wifi signal from that modem hardly gets out of my computer room ....so I did run a Cat 5 cable to an Amp modem which sends the signal into all the rooms of my house as well as into my backyard Bob G
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My AP created two new wifi outlets for 2.5 and 5.0. The original wifi network is also showing up depending on where we are in our (large) house. I hooked up the AP with an ethernet wire.
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To create my wifi, I have:Modem -> wireless router -> Powerline.If I remember correctly, I had trouble running the router from the Powerline and creating a wifi signal.In my back office (extended by the Powerline), I have a wireless router plugged into the Powerline. The router is successfully splitting the signal into two ethernet cables, but I don't have wireless here. This could be because the router hasn't been logged into the wireless. I apologize, but my it's over my networking skills.
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If I understand your question, you're asking whether you can add another wifi access point to your existing Poweline set up. If so, then yes--that's exactly what I did. In my original set up I put the wifi unit in my home office. Coverage in the master bedroom was poor so I bought another 2 unit kit and plugged the wifi unit from it into a receptacle in the bedroom. It installed exactly like the first one did. No problems at all. The only negative is that I have an unused unit (the one that connects to the router) sitting in a drawer. Oh well, guess it's a spare...
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If your current Internet MODEM has wifi built into it no this is not a wireless bridge. This plugs into your modem with Ethernet and then creates a wifi zone in your home/office. This is a router with a wifi access point built in. If you need to extend the wifi that is built into your modem search for a wifi range extender. But don't expect the same performance. Extenders are effectively half the performance of the first wifi device.
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If you already have a modem (DSL, cable or otherwise) then the answer is no. Of course, I highly suggest that you also have a wireless router as well, especially if you wish to connect wirelessly. Alternatively, you could connect the cord (with RJ45 connector) from the modem directly to your laptop. While you would get on the Internet this way, I don't suggest it, as it offers no protection. Some modems from service providers do have routers built in; so, check with your service provider to see what you have. This laptop is a great value. Good luck!