no ethernet connection ? so is there NO cable modem/ethernet hook up on the side ? if no what about secure financial log ins and transactions ? I am not about to send my passport # and savings account numbers wireless through the air. no ethernet connection ? so is there NO cable modem/ethernet hook up on the side ? if no what about secure financial log ins and transactions ? I am not about to send my passport # and savings... » Read More no ethernet connection ? so is there NO cable modem/ethernet hook up on the side ? if no what about secure financial log ins and transactions ? I am not about to send my passport # and savings account numbers wireless through the air. « Show Less
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Actually, his concerns were not valid and showed a lack of research. They were stated in a way that implied a knowledge he does not have. ("I am not about to send my passport # and savings account numbers wireless through the air.") That doesn't excuse name-calling, but it doesn't make the concerns valid either.
1451168
Why not? SSL is encrypted end-to-end. Wifi is just as safe as wired for SSL, and encrypted (WPA2) wifi is just as secure for ANY traffic as wired. Join us here in the 21st century. It's a wonderous place.
1451169
It doesn't matter that the password is shared by everyone. It wouldn't even matter if you named the SSID "Password_is_password" then made the password "password." It would still provide encryption that is essentially not brute-force crackable.
1451170
No need for name-calling. The person had valid concerns, even if their specific assumptions and interpretations of the technologies are incorrect. All they needed was a bit of kind explanation from people fortunate enough to have more experience/knowledge in the matter.
1451171
Yes, it was silly. You dont know what your talking about.That's what SSL is for... Don't be so childish and or paranoid.Portable Internet devices, ala iPad, xoom, phones, etc do not have physical Ethernet ports on then, most people realize that and accept it.Besides, if you are on a hotel network you are vulnerable without SSL regardless. Anyone with a packet sniffer can get your data. Makes no difference if it is wifi or Ethernet without good encryption. Always rely on SSL and even better is combined with WPA. but I can't stress that enough, you need SSL at a minimum.
1451172
Because wpa and wpa2 encryption between the xoom and your wifi access point/router is a weak and flawed encryption system in addition to SSL/HTTPS?Please think before saying silly things like that.
1451173
How many tablets can you name that have a modem/ethernet port? I can't think of a single one.
1451174
Not just tablets. My Dell netbook and my Macbook Air don't have ethernet ports either.
1587571
Yes- You can connect using WiFi so you can use it anywhere you have access to wireless so you do not have to be connected to ethernetThanks!Shamly
931946
This computer has WiFi capability. It can therefore log onto a LAN (a local area network.) It has no modem for telephony.
1805283
i wish i could help but i sold it b4 i can use usb to ethernet device.the wifi was weak so i think usb to ethernet would be an amazing idea and it will improve the device.tell me later what r u going to buy kik eeyeemk
268787
No, there is a direct wired ethernet port or wifi to connect to the Internet, but there is no pass through. There is everything you could want on this unit including Netflix and Amazon Video Streaming. I have 2 and am very happy I purchased them.
959761
This computer does not have an internal phone modem or a phone connection. It has the Ethernet connector for an external high speed modem. Dial-Up internet connections are nearly obsolete. I believe this information is correct ?
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Yes it does have internet connection - I believe that it is in the back toward the bottom. Yes - you when installed it shows up in the network - we added our emails to the address book - we are a very small company. I have to say I have used this and have been very pleased with the product. Very nice legible scans, does both sides nicely also. The only complaint I can possibly have is that I have to tell it not to do both sides when I am scanning - not a big deal at all and there may be a way to bypass that and I just haven't bothered to follow through with looking because it is so minor. I give it 4 1/2 stars at least. Good luck with what you choose. Yes it does have internet connection - I believe that it is in the back toward the bottom. Yes - you when installed it shows up in the network - we added our emails to the address book - we are a very small company. I have to say I have used this and have been very pleased with the product. Very nice legible scans, does both sides nicely also. The only complaint I can possibly have is that I have to tell it not to do both sides when I am scanning - not a big deal at all and there may be a way to bypass that and I just haven't bothered to follow through with looking because it is so minor. I... » Read More Yes it does have internet connection - I believe that it is in the back toward the bottom. Yes - you when installed it shows up in the network - we added our emails to the address book - we are a very small company. I have to say I have used this and have been very pleased with the product. Very nice legible scans, does both sides nicely also. The only complaint I can possibly have is that I have to tell it not to do both sides when I am scanning - not a big deal at all and there may be a way to bypass that and I just haven't bothered to follow through with looking because it is so minor. I give it 4 1/2 stars at least. Good luck with what you choose. « Show Less
1909641
Yes the one I have has several ways,you should be able to connect by ethernet cable wire,phone line,or better yet get you a good router from Amazon.com and go wireless,by its wi fi,thats what I did so I can take my lap top any where I want,even out side up to approx 100ft. I hope this heloed you.
1062999
This modem does not have onboard WiFi (wireless). If you had wireless in your previous setup, either your previous cable modem had WiFI or you had a wireless router connected to the cable modem.
437509
This does not have a built in modem, the only advice I can give you for finding a built in Modem/Router is to look for a Router built for Gaming, they are always the best as online gaming requires large amounts of data flow, out and in. Myself personally, I would never combine the two. Reason, because if one goes out, they both go out. At least if the router quits working you can still Ethernet into the modem and get online.
1891718
I have another computer in the living room, that has a dsl box hooked up to it, and the one in my bedroom has no dsl box, only this USB adaptor hooked to it, and I get the signals from my dsl box from it, to have internet in my bedroom. You don't have to have the ethernet cable hooked onto the one the adaptor is hooked into because of the wireless signals. I'm not all that computer savvy to explain it any other way, hope this helps.
1993105
Assuming that you mean by 'non-wireless computer connection' you have an ethernet cable going to your computer, then yes. If this is a business computer you may want to find out if they want a wireless connection attached to their network.
2160192
Modem is required only if you're connecting to the internet. If you're connecting just to other computer(s), you don't need a modem. This router will connect to any network-ready wired ir wirwless device(s).
1909642
Yes the one I have has several ways,you should be able to connect by ethernet cable wire,phone line,or better yet get you a good router from Amazon.com and go wireless,by its wi fi,thats what I did so I can take my lap top any where I want,even out side up to approx 100ft.I hope this heloed you.
855933
There is a driver you can download (windows 8 driver is not on the disk), but I wouldn't recommend it, as the connection is really unreliable. Take a look at TP Links instead. They have products which feed the signal through the power cables in your house, so you can essentially connect your desktop to the internet via ethernet from anywhere in the house. I had a Belkin, and it was terrible, so I bought TP Links and the connection has been vastly improved.
1735268
As long as you have wireless internet you will be fine. You do not use cable at all just plug in and register with your wireless password.. Super easy
1640419
No coaxe hookup unless u can get a coaxe to ethernet cable,I would buy cheep NetGear router ,lifetime warrenty speed is all with company not router