Does the router feature require administrator privileges on the computer it's connected to to share the internet connection?
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no, its very simple the router has its own SSID and password and all the wireless devices use this connect the router and get access to internet or other shared services like Media storage
857843
No, the router feature does not require admin rights on computer to share internet. I use this device while traveling on business and I do not have admin access to my office computer.
857844
The router doesn't need to be connected to a computer at all. The first time I set mine up I used a laptop for efficiency, but it can be done with the browser on a smartphone as well.
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You do not have to enable it so that it can be accessed from outside of your LAN. It can be set up to stay inside of your network only.
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The device has an accompanying cd which installs a program on your computer. Unfortunately, it is not designed to support multiple devices through a router.
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Yes. If your ISP requires a login, you should supply that information during your setup procedure. Otherwise use the path that does not require a login. The setup instructions are quite good and you should have no problems. Enjoy!
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Yes. I have both A Windows 7 machine and and Windows XP connected to this router and both work fine.
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Yes. Once it's on your LAN, it can be accessed via a browser from any device on the same subnet (e.g. 192.168.100.x addresses).
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Yes a router does not care about what operating system you are running. It's interface is accessed via a link in your web browser. You can use Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, etc to access the web interface.
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We are running this router on a DSL line. We did this configuration some time ago, but I remember you needed a computer with wired access via an Ethernet port to configure it. I had to borrow someone's laptop to do it as my laptop did not have the necessary port. The instructions were in the manual that did not come with my device, but I was able to find them online. It was a relatively easy setup as I remember.
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I would think that it would have to be connected to your router to have access to your wireless network.
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Yes, the owner's manual says you can connect to an available network using your standard router and modem.
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Yes. I personally haven't used the feature, but there is a VPN section in the router's settings. It has simple instructions to get your VPN working too.
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A wired connection to the router is not necessary for setup. However, during setup, you will want the extender, the router, and the computer used for setup to be in fairly close proximity of one another.
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It has to be connected to the router via an Ethernet cable for Internet access remotely.
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Probably not easily... I hesitate to say that anything is not doable these days, but the Plugable needs a fair bit of power and a software driver. If you want to share your hard drive over the local network, look into plugging your hard drive into your router. If you want a mobile solution, look for a wireless-enabled hard drive made for that purpose.
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Some wireless routers I know come with manufacturer's standard default admin username and password, and the wireless signal is unprotected out of the box -- no security setting enabled by default. This router has a unique username/password combination for each device (as opposed to the same username and password for a model line or even all wireless routers from the same manufacturer) and the Wi-Fi signal is secured out of the box protecting you from any possible hijacking while trying to configure it. I will also suggest completing configuration before plugging it on the ISP network. This applies to Trendnet AC1200. I am assuming the AC1750 is defaulted to the same settings but I have not physically seen it.
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My son (IT guy) installed the router for me so he could answer that. But I can tell you that it does offer the capability to turn it off and on from your computer as the router admin. I control the wi-fi access. I bought this router to put in a vacation home I rent out. I live next door to this rental, so I am always able to use the internet, but I can control from my house if the guests can use the wi-fi or not by simply clicking on the icon on my desktop, and clicking "Enable" or "Disable". It's very simple. I am not an IT person, and once he installed the router, and showed me how to control access to the wi-fi, I have not had any issues. So yes, you can turn off the wi-fi, but as far as I know, you do it through your computer.
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The answer to this is "No"!!! Your Windows program has a basic "Firewall" that probably is taken over by your " Anti Virus" software that you have chosen to protect your computer from the outside elements of being hooked up to the Internet ... McAfee .... Norton ... ect!!! Having a "firewall in your router would only promote possible conflicting programs to the user causing you an additional obstacle to overcome. Your Router is your physical hookup to the Internet ... Decoding your carriers signal to your computer ... The "firewalls are in the additional software you choose to protect your computer.