Newbie for home networks I know absolutely nothing about setting up a wireless network. I am looking at the Cisco Valet. Is it a combination Router and Adapter? Or would I have to buy something else? My desktop is an HP Pavillion with Home Vista Premium, and my new laptop is Toshiba with Windows 7. I want to take the laptop into the living room and access my desktop/printer/Internet in my home office. The distance is about 30 feet. Newbie for home networks I know absolutely nothing about setting up a wireless network. I am looking at the Cisco Valet. Is it a combination Router and Adapter? Or would I have to buy something... » Read More Newbie for home networks I know absolutely nothing about setting up a wireless network. I am looking at the Cisco Valet. Is it a combination Router and Adapter? Or would I have to buy something else? My desktop is an HP Pavillion with Home Vista Premium, and my new laptop is Toshiba with Windows 7. I want to take the laptop into the living room and access my desktop/printer/Internet in my home office. The distance is about 30 feet. « Show Less
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TJ,If your router is serving DHCP, and private address space (192.x.x.x) you will have 256 -2 address' available, I don't think you will run out,,,
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Take a look AWRT-550N from Asante. It is easy for me - a non technical Mom and can set up in 10 mins and no need IP address. Key is can use this share printer....Great product
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Thanks. I'll try. Both my laptop and my computer have active little lights that seem to indicate they are sending or receiving signals. I gather that means a router would be sufficient if I understand K. Slon.
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Aye this is essentially a wireless router only. You'll have to purchase the wireless adaptor seperately. I think they make one that pairs with this one particularly, but any wireless adaptor should be fine.
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Quick question; I continue to buy wireless components and was wondering if there is a limit to the number of wireless devices that can connect to this router? I have, computers, playstation, printers, DirectV boxes for several rooms, etc. that are all wireless and I would like to know the limtations of this device. Thanks in advance. ~ Gunner
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I have not seen a computer recently that does not include built in wireless, so I dont know why anyone would need a wireless adaptor. I can see that more for some games, printer or a desktop that does not have a wireless card. If this is just a router then S.R Schnur should be fine
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I'm thinking of getting the iPad and want to know if this Valet device will work with it.
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download the instruction manual here http://www.ianker.com/anker-wireless-access-point-router/product/66UPWNWR-WU#imd you have to connect to the router directly with an Ethernet cable and temporarily change your IP settings on the computer you are using to configure the router. then you can connect and the setup is very easy once you access the router.
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What exactly is needed to connect the laptop to my HDTV wirelessly? I need to understand additional equipment and financial requirements before I buy my next laptop.I have WiFi on a 22" 1080p Vizio and a Dlink brand router to Comcast. Would appreciate some good advise on true wireless as I am disabled. Thanks.Jim
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I live in an 1800 square foot 3-bedroom ranch. My wireless router sits at one far corner of the house and my ROKU device sits at the opposite end of the house. I placed the Cisco repeater about midway in the house, near the ceiling. My ROKU went from a weak signal to "Good". I've had no problems with signal strength anywhere within the house. One warning. This device is a bear to configure. I have to use an old Windows XP pc to configure it. The included disc won't work on a Windows 8 pc. As long as I don't change my home network password, all is well. After a power outage or shutdown, I always reboot in this order; my modem router, then the repeater, and then any devices I want to use. I'm glad I bought it. I live in an 1800 square foot 3-bedroom ranch. My wireless router sits at one far corner of the house and my ROKU device sits at the opposite end of the house. I placed the Cisco repeater about midway in the house, near the ceiling. My ROKU went from a weak signal to "Good". I've had no problems with signal strength anywhere within the house. One warning. This device is a bear to configure. I have to use an old Windows XP pc to configure it. The included disc won't work on a Windows 8 pc. As long as I don't change my home network password, all is well. After a power outage or... » Read More I live in an 1800 square foot 3-bedroom ranch. My wireless router sits at one far corner of the house and my ROKU device sits at the opposite end of the house. I placed the Cisco repeater about midway in the house, near the ceiling. My ROKU went from a weak signal to "Good". I've had no problems with signal strength anywhere within the house. One warning. This device is a bear to configure. I have to use an old Windows XP pc to configure it. The included disc won't work on a Windows 8 pc. As long as I don't change my home network password, all is well. After a power outage or shutdown, I always reboot in this order; my modem router, then the repeater, and then any devices I want to use. I'm glad I bought it. « Show Less
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I am not sure if this is the info you are looking for but here is how my router is setup. I have broadband connection that I have a normal wireless router hooked to. Across my house where my desktop is located I have the 843ND. It picks up the wireless signal and turns it into a hardwired system that my desktop and VOIP phone hook into. This has worked flawless for about 6 months now.
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download the instruction manual here http://www.ianker.com/anker-wireless-access-point-router/product/66UPWNWR-WU#imdyou have to connect to the router directly with an Ethernet cable and temporarily change your IP settings on the computer you are using to configure the router. then you can connect and the setup is very easy once you access the router.
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We have a wireless router for our laptops, but our desktop PCs are still wired into the router too ...in another room. So what do you suggest? I wonder if two routers in one home would work. Our Wii is in the room with the tv that we would like to install the player, so then we have to wonder about how this would effect it's wireless capabilities too.
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I have a home network that uses Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, my printer, a bluray player, and a kindle. Haven't had ANY problems at all. And it was the easiest install I ever had. Used the same network name and password as my old router and was up and running in literally minutes.
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This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP address. This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP... » Read More This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP address. « Show Less
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I'm sorry. I don't know. We have cisco wifi in the house so haven't needed to find one.
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I am not an expert. I tried to connect a cisco digital telephone to a comcast router and it did not work. This device will connect it to the network. You would need a router at least. One idea is to get a magic jack The merlin can connect to it - it works well too.
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To access ANY wireless router wirelessly, the computer in question will need some manner of wireless adapter. However, most all laptops, tablets and phones come with them built in these days - it's usually only desktop PCs that usually would require a separate adapter to be purchased. It doesn't matter really which adapter you would buy in that case, so long as it conforms to the 802.11 b,g, or n standard. N is best.However, also be aware that this router has standard ethernet jacks on the back, so if it is reasonably close to your desktop PC, you won't need a wireless adapter - just connect it with a normal ethernet cable. To access ANY wireless router wirelessly, the computer in question will need some manner of wireless adapter. However, most all laptops, tablets and phones come with them built in these days - it's usually only desktop PCs that usually would require a separate adapter to be purchased. It doesn't matter really which adapter you would buy in that case, so long as it conforms to the 802.11 b,g, or n standard. N is best.However, also be aware that this router has standard ethernet jacks on the back, so if it is reasonably close to your desktop PC, you won't need a wireless adapter -... » Read More To access ANY wireless router wirelessly, the computer in question will need some manner of wireless adapter. However, most all laptops, tablets and phones come with them built in these days - it's usually only desktop PCs that usually would require a separate adapter to be purchased. It doesn't matter really which adapter you would buy in that case, so long as it conforms to the 802.11 b,g, or n standard. N is best.However, also be aware that this router has standard ethernet jacks on the back, so if it is reasonably close to your desktop PC, you won't need a wireless adapter - just connect it with a normal ethernet cable. « Show Less
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hey,thank you for your advice. first of all i have a linksys router so that would be a problem. seems like these deals are not that good and too much for a computer newbie such as me :)
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Yes and no. Yes, if like me, you need a Wi-Fi adapter with excellent range (my office PC is in the basement, and the router is on the 2nd floor). No in that the way Netgear achieves that range is with an antenna that folds out from the adapter, and a desktop port that allows you to move the adapter away from potential sources of interference. That extra hardware might be awkward with a laptop (e.g. the fold-out antenna would be even more likely to get bumped/damaged than an average USB adapter). If that's not a problem, then by all means yes, buy the Netgear A6200, which has given me excellent connectivity despite a potentially problematic router-to-PC distance. (See my review.) Yes and no. Yes, if like me, you need a Wi-Fi adapter with excellent range (my office PC is in the basement, and the router is on the 2nd floor). No in that the way Netgear achieves that range is with an antenna that folds out from the adapter, and a desktop port that allows you to move the adapter away from potential sources of interference. That extra hardware might be awkward with a laptop (e.g. the fold-out antenna would be even more likely to get bumped/damaged than an average USB adapter). If that's not a problem, then by all means yes, buy the Netgear A6200,... » Read More Yes and no. Yes, if like me, you need a Wi-Fi adapter with excellent range (my office PC is in the basement, and the router is on the 2nd floor). No in that the way Netgear achieves that range is with an antenna that folds out from the adapter, and a desktop port that allows you to move the adapter away from potential sources of interference. That extra hardware might be awkward with a laptop (e.g. the fold-out antenna would be even more likely to get bumped/damaged than an average USB adapter). If that's not a problem, then by all means yes, buy the Netgear A6200, which has given me excellent connectivity despite a potentially problematic router-to-PC distance. (See my review.) « Show Less
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Theres pretty easy directions (to follow). I imagine if you're using it wired, you wont have some of the problems that other people (including myself) are having with its wireless properties. I'm going to retire mine and buy a wifi access point instead. So, basically, USED EDIMAX -7228APn for sale! From what you explained, however, all you really need is a switch http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SF1005D-5-port-100Mbps-Desktop/dp/B000FNFSPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393451147&sr=8-1&keywords=ethernet+switch for $10.
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Actually what Im trying to figure out is how to actually connect to that wifi connection. HOw do I hook up to it with my PC? Or do I actually need something to plug into my laptop that picks up the signal. Im not sure if the tiny laptop I have will automatically pick up a wifi signal if there is one in the area, or If I have to buy some kind of device to hook up to it. And if I need a device, I wouldnt even begin to know what Im looking for.
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Hi Stephen,This model comes with Gigabit Ethernet, so you will have to buy/use a Cat 5e or Cat6 Ethernet Cable to get the most out of the connection. It does not come with WiFi so if you wish to connect it via Wireless, the easiest way is to purchase a USB Wireless Adapter that best matches your existing router at home.Hope that helps!