Can I hook this up directly to a router? I just ordered one of these because I now have two components in my entertainment system that require network connections and not enough outputs from my cable modem/router. When I checked the instruction manual for this item on the company's official site, it said that it should be connected to a computer and then out to the other sources. Can I connect it directly to the router instead? Can I hook this up directly to a router? I just ordered one of these because I now have two components in my entertainment system that require network connections and not enough outputs from my... » Read More Can I hook this up directly to a router? I just ordered one of these because I now have two components in my entertainment system that require network connections and not enough outputs from my cable modem/router. When I checked the instruction manual for this item on the company's official site, it said that it should be connected to a computer and then out to the other sources. Can I connect it directly to the router instead? « Show Less
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Assuming you have a modem/router and not just a modem, it should work fine.
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Of course. Connect one port of switch to Ethernet port on modem/router. Connect Roku's Ethernet port to another port on switch. Power on switch. Power on Roku. On front panel of switch you should see "link" lamps lit corresponding to switch ports connected to powered-on external devices.
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I don't know why someone wrote it's only a router because it's both. All I have is this one box and so many wifi devices connected to it. iPhones, roku player, amazon fire tv's, laptops, wifi printer, and an apple tv. Oh and Dlink wifi cameras too. I love modems with built in routers. I never had to use a modem and a router separately before. Wouldn't even know how to hook the two up. I guess I'll watch a YouTube video just so I could have a clue. But yes this one box is all you'll need. My internet provider is Comcast.
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This is a router only. Depending on your type of internet service (e.g. cable, DSL, etc) you will need some type of "modem". Some manufacturers build cable modems and DSL modems with routers built in. If you need both, then it would be more economical to purchase a modem/router combination.
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If you're asking whether you can take the output of the Comcast supplied cable modem and plug it into the input of this router, then the answer is yes. If you're asking can you connect this to the Comcast cable to act as a cable modem, then no.
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If you only need to hook up one PC, go ahead and plug it right into the modem - this will work great. Just make sure your PC's firewall is enabled! Your PC is receiving direct, unfiltered Internet when hooked up like this.
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Oh Gee...I am not a technology literate person. I know that all the cables hooked up just as they did on the old DVD party. If you need other connections, then no, there are no other hookups. Sorry I'm not more up on this stuff. Like I said before - it's really easy/simple! :)
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Hi, I'm not sure what you mean by link directly to the phone line but I only have mine hooked straight into a modem, no wireless connection. You have to have an ethernet connection from your laptop to the back of your modem ( that's the gray colored cable) else it wouldn't connect at all. If you need to split your signal from the modem to both your laptop and your phone line ( so you can run both at the same time) then what you need to buy is a router. The router is what will allow you to do this. That is if I'm understanding you correctly. I hope this helps. If it doesn't help then call your cable company provider and they can talk you through it all, they're very helpful!! Hi, I'm not sure what you mean by link directly to the phone line but I only have mine hooked straight into a modem, no wireless connection. You have to have an ethernet connection from your laptop to the back of your modem ( that's the gray colored cable) else it wouldn't connect at all. If you need to split your signal from the modem to both your laptop and your phone line ( so you can run both at the same time) then what you need to buy is a router. The router is what will allow you to do this. That is if I'm understanding you correctly. I hope this helps. If it doesn't help then call... » Read More Hi, I'm not sure what you mean by link directly to the phone line but I only have mine hooked straight into a modem, no wireless connection. You have to have an ethernet connection from your laptop to the back of your modem ( that's the gray colored cable) else it wouldn't connect at all. If you need to split your signal from the modem to both your laptop and your phone line ( so you can run both at the same time) then what you need to buy is a router. The router is what will allow you to do this. That is if I'm understanding you correctly. I hope this helps. If it doesn't help then call your cable company provider and they can talk you through it all, they're very helpful!! « Show Less
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Please note that basic cable modem service may not be sufficient if you are running multiple devices. Furthermore, sometimes this device works only when connected immediately to the cable modem, instead of to the router.
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Hi. If your referring to the ethernet port, the answer would be 1. David Ray is right, you can only hook one router to the modem.
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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.
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The router has a special port designed to connect it to the modem (cable or DSL). The router book (manual) should have the diagram and instructions on how to do it. Is actually pretty easy.
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No, it's not really a router. One piece connects via ethernet cable to your modem, and the smaller piece can plug into any wall socket. The smaller piece is supposed to generate a WiFi signal, allegedly increasing your WiFi range. I didn't have good results with it. A good router works much better for increasing signal range.
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The receiver has only a wired Ethernet port, but there are two ways to not have to run an Ethernet cable all the way to the router. You can easily buy a cheap wifi bridge that would plug into the Ethernet port and provide an antenna to connect to your wireless network with no drivers needed (Many cheap/used wifi routers can also be put into bridge mode to serve the same purpose). I am using powerline networking to carry the network from the router into the nearest power outlet, and then out of the power outlet by the home entertainment cabinet to a switch that serves all components that need Internet. The receiver has only a wired Ethernet port, but there are two ways to not have to run an Ethernet cable all the way to the router. You can easily buy a cheap wifi bridge that would plug into the Ethernet port and provide an antenna to connect to your wireless network with no drivers needed (Many cheap/used wifi routers can also be put into bridge mode to serve the same purpose). I am using powerline networking to carry the network from the router into the nearest power outlet, and then out of the power outlet by the home entertainment cabinet to a switch that serves all components that... » Read More The receiver has only a wired Ethernet port, but there are two ways to not have to run an Ethernet cable all the way to the router. You can easily buy a cheap wifi bridge that would plug into the Ethernet port and provide an antenna to connect to your wireless network with no drivers needed (Many cheap/used wifi routers can also be put into bridge mode to serve the same purpose). I am using powerline networking to carry the network from the router into the nearest power outlet, and then out of the power outlet by the home entertainment cabinet to a switch that serves all components that need Internet. « Show Less
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Yes, if you want wireless access to your network from other devices. This does not replace your router or modem. As someone else pointed out, you do need two MoCA adaptors (see reviews for options, you don't need two of these specific ones). However, if you have FiOS (or POSSIBLY other cable internet) your provider's router is already the other MoCA adaptor theta you need.
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No, it does not need to be wired to your router. In fact, there is no way to direct connect to your router anyway. It will connect to your network from wherever it is placed.
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Yes, you can connect it to a wired port on your router. I have done this and it works well. I would imagine that connecting it to a switch which is connected to the router would also work fine, but I haven't tried that personally.
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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.