Is a subscription to the service mandatory or can it be used like a regular router in a house ? Thanks
997177
I have an MBR1400 at home and do not use the cloud service. So you're good there without it.
997178
The router has a regular wire WAN port to connect to a cable modem, DSL, or whatever other wire internet source is available. So yes it can acted exactly like any other router.
997179
You will have to pay for support of you want to get firmware updates. I wont pay for firmware support on a $350 router.All customers will have access to FW 5.2.x, but access to FW 5.3, (Dec 2nd 2014 release) and beyond, will require Enterprise Cloud Manager or CradleCare Support.
997180
No mandatory service is required. Choose as few or as many internet sources as the router will accept (wired, wifi, USB, etc.). Change internet service providers at will, that is one of the beauties of this router. Once you have it setup the way you like, you can move or change internet providers with little to no changes on the router or any of your connecting devices.
997181
You don't have to have a subscription to any service account with CradlePoint. You can use it as a local WiFi (and/or wired) router in your house/small business (obviously any internet connection will require an appropriate service account with that provider).However, as "kccobra" noted, the firmware updates for the router are no longer "free". Up to 5.2.4 (October 2014), these downloads were available at no charge. With 5.3 and later, you would need to have a contract with CradlePoint to get the firmware updates.If you aren't concerned about future firmware upgrades, the router will probably work just fine as is for you. You don't have to have a subscription to any service account with CradlePoint. You can use it as a local WiFi (and/or wired) router in your house/small business (obviously any internet connection will require an appropriate service account with that provider).However, as "kccobra" noted, the firmware updates for the router are no longer "free". Up to 5.2.4 (October 2014), these downloads were available at no charge. With 5.3 and later, you would need to have a contract with CradlePoint to get the firmware updates.If you aren't concerned about future firmware... » Read More You don't have to have a subscription to any service account with CradlePoint. You can use it as a local WiFi (and/or wired) router in your house/small business (obviously any internet connection will require an appropriate service account with that provider).However, as "kccobra" noted, the firmware updates for the router are no longer "free". Up to 5.2.4 (October 2014), these downloads were available at no charge. With 5.3 and later, you would need to have a contract with CradlePoint to get the firmware updates.If you aren't concerned about future firmware upgrades, the router will probably work just fine as is for you. « Show Less
997182
You will have to pay for support of you want to get firmware updates. I wont pay for firmware support on a $350 router. All customers will have access to FW 5.2.x, but access to FW 5.3, (Dec 2nd 2014 release) and beyond, will require Enterprise Cloud Manager or CradleCare Support.
997183
It is a stand alone router and can be used to that effect without any subscription. Connection to the internet will require a 4g or wired service of course.
1365533
No monthly fee, but internet service is necessary. Works as most other wireless routers
1037625
No. No subscription is required, but the Android and Apple Apps are not free. The Android app is $19.99. There is an optional subscription based service that apparently simplifies setting the apps up to communicate with the device from outside your LAN. It is not required if you know how to configure your router to handle port forwarding.
1026660
It does not need to be wired to an indoor router but I would recommend the A/C adapter be inside and run a either net cable as your power line to access point
1476706
No subscription needed. Just buy the device, the steaming data is free. The data is delivered via radio waves, ie a pager network. Check your zip code to see if you live in one of the 152 major markets that is cover by the data signal. Think of this device as a data-radio, instead of sound, it receives and displays information.
2047618
That's about it. It does not need to be wired to the original router. It does need to be configured but that's consumer-doable. Note that the placement, composition of the walls etc. affects where the signal can go.
78347
No subscription is needed. This device is largely for people like myself who get their signal over the air. 21 channels and no monthly fee. We look up the TV schedule on line.
782580
Im using as N. Haven't had any issues. Not sure how the router cost the other person $150 in usage fees.
1291162
No, you don't need to keep your pc on just your router. Should work anywhere---if you can get in due to heavy access.
2250091
This is not a cable modem, so it requires an ethernet cable as an input. So it can be a replacement if it you currently have an ethernet cable into your house.
2079281
You need the router to be up and running at all times. This was discussed as just one more problem with the WeMo. I would not buy one, however the idea is neat.
2279803
Yes it needs to be wired to a router, if it is a wireless router then you will see it over the network.
486195
No it's not required but we had one from our cable supplier. You simply go to Netgears website and they instruct you how to change the password etc. The website is not very clear however but doable.
711377
you can use this model as a repeater for your existing router, its called ddwrt, its a firmware update that you download to the router you want to use as the range extender(repeater)
1256888
Yes. it will be your main wireless router. if you want to block sites. If you do not want it filtered you can use the att router. as It will be not blocking the traffic.
35020
A router is compatible with any internet service. Its all the same thing. Your ISP is just ripping you off charging you monthy for one. All you gotta do is plug in the cable from your modem into the router and follow the setup.
195323
Yes it would require a subscription for that. But it's inexpensive for so many features it offers. I love this product and all that it does for the money.