Does this have to be plugged into the router, or can it be plugged into the computer via ethernet in order to connect wirelessly to router?
1179411
It can be used in either mode, but you have to choose one or the other. I am using it in the latter, where it is connected to my computer using an ethernet cable, and it then communicates to the router wirelessly.
1179412
Both work. First is AP mode, the 2nd is "bridge" mode (there is a hardware switch to choose between them)
1179413
Depends on how to want to use it. As a wireless bridge it operates over your current wireless allowing you to hook up say a computer or gaming equipment in a location that doesn't have a direct cable to your router. As an access point I imagine it has to be connected directly to your router.
1179414
this is an extender. Through ethernet it connects computers at the network speed. Wireless it will connect devices around the house.
2047614
You need to plug it in and configure the unit to connect with your router (fairly simple) but my experience is that these units do not work that well. I returned mine. Good luck!
107727
This device isn't meant to be hooked directly into an ethernet cable to my knowledge. It is meant to take a coax cable in and have ethernet outs. For example with FiOS, the coax cables are usually already 'hot' in that they carry the internet/tv signals ready for use. This device connects directly to the coax to then provide multiple Ethernet ports. If you're looked to take ethernet from you router and break it out into multiple ethernet connections I think you'll need a powered ethernet bridge.
753120
hmmm, you may not need to. If you connect it to your laptop via the Ethernet port you may be able to setup the wireless connection on it. I don't think you necessarily have to be plugged into a router. The camera will be setup with a default IP Address right out of the box. The idea is for you to access the camera's settings from your laptop directly connected to it via Ethernet. From there you can go to Network/Wireless and have it pick up your wireless connection. Hope this helps.
1710200
Greetings, This device is a basic soho ethernet switch, so assuming the router is configured to offer IP Addresses to other ethernet devices, then simple answer is yes. _In general_ you can plug your ethernet cable from your router in to the switch, and then plug in other ethernet devices. Non simple answer, your router is most likely setup to issue IP Addresses to the other devices via DHCP, so when you plug in the router first it will be listening for other devices which may requests an IP Addresse. So when you plug in the other ethernet devices they _most likely_ request an IP Address and the router issues an appropriate IP address (with DHCP) so all the equipment can operate to the internet through the router. There was a lot more I could have included, but that is the general model. I hope this information assists you.
1596795
it just hooks to your present ethernet and sends a wifi signal. any pc with wireless capability will pick it up, Phones, Ipads, tablets etc, pick it up right away. It worked for me on my home ethernet, and both my brothers ethernet at their homes. Any ethernet you plug into becomes wireless no fees. The hardest part for me was reading the print on bottom for the password. I read a zero as a capital O, Once I figgered that out all was as simple as one can ask for.
2214400
Hello, Valentin. Yes this computer can be plugged into a wired network. The wired internet is good when you have problems with connecting to wireless access point. Or just want to get faster connection. If you have a slow N connection , ie 65mb/s then you might want to use the wired ethernet cord. A fast N connection would be about 300mb/s so using the wired connection will be more cumbersome and the tradeoff of wires getting in the way wont justify the need for it. I have the slow N connection which is why I use the wired sometimes.
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.
1660214
To be clear, the WHS *must* be connected via ethernet to the router. Nothing else needs to be connected in a wired fashion. If you do any computer restores using the WHS server, that computer *must* then be connected to the network via ethernet -- no restoration occurs over the wireless network.
491404
Plug right in to an ethernet network. But, my wireless works great. Something else is going on. Maybe your internet connect or wireless router.
28597
Ethernet is wired. This is wireless. If you are asking if this will connect to a wireless router then yes it will. Also if you're asking if it will be able to communicate to wired devices on the same network then the answer is also yes.
2128042
No. If you are just setting it up take the ethernet connection out of the back of your router and plug it into the Trendnet device to run through the CD installation. Then when it's done, put the ethernet back into the router and then go plug your Trendnet in whatever you are connecting wirelessly and your done. I just literally did it since someone hit the reset button and erased all my initial setups :).
1451510
It plugs into your USB hub or your computer. I don't think you're going to go through you router.
1836649
No. All you need is an electrical power outlet to plug it in. I did all the setup wireless since I have a compatible Netgear router. I never connected it to the router physically. Recently we had some construction in the room where it was placed. I just unplugged it from the outlet and moved it to a new room, plugged it back in to a new power outlet and it reconnected without any issues or action on my part.
967009
You need Ethernet cables to connect to the router and another to the computer
1098033
Hi. No, it cannot be plugged directly into a router. It needs to connect to a computer via the USB port. However, once the antenna is installed, you can enable Internet Sharing on the computer. This is done through the system preferences page and varies whether you are using a Mac or PC. Once you have enabled Internet Sharing, the computer essentially becomes a wireless router and will broadcast the wi-fi signal to other wireless devices in your house. You might also check out the C. Crane 3 USB WiFi antenna. Hope that helps.
2279803
Yes it needs to be wired to a router, if it is a wireless router then you will see it over the network.