I want to run my ethernet connections upstairs from a 4 port modem downstairs. I don't want to rely on wifi. Will this work?
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Mine is working. I've only had them for about 6 weeks but no problems. However, there are a few things I've found. I have an old house, and old wiring. Speeds from 2nd floor to basement are not great (5-10MB). I read that crossing circuits in your house reduces speeds. I have not tried mine on the same circuit to verify this. Surge protectors and UPS seem to filter out/interfere with the signal. I read not to use extension cords but I am using a 14 gauge 12' extension cord and it seems OK. I get the same speeds with or without the extension cord. They were easy to set up. I just plugged them in and plugged in the Ethernet cables. Mine is working. I've only had them for about 6 weeks but no problems. However, there are a few things I've found. I have an old house, and old wiring. Speeds from 2nd floor to basement are not great (5-10MB). I read that crossing circuits in your house reduces speeds. I have not tried mine on the same circuit to verify this. Surge protectors and UPS seem to filter out/interfere with the signal. I read not to use extension cords but I am using a 14 gauge 12' extension cord and it seems OK. I get the same speeds with or without the extension cord. They were easy to set up. I just plugged... » Read More Mine is working. I've only had them for about 6 weeks but no problems. However, there are a few things I've found. I have an old house, and old wiring. Speeds from 2nd floor to basement are not great (5-10MB). I read that crossing circuits in your house reduces speeds. I have not tried mine on the same circuit to verify this. Surge protectors and UPS seem to filter out/interfere with the signal. I read not to use extension cords but I am using a 14 gauge 12' extension cord and it seems OK. I get the same speeds with or without the extension cord. They were easy to set up. I just plugged them in and plugged in the Ethernet cables. « Show Less
1304692
Yes it should work as long as the power outlets are on the same circuit. I have my modem upstairs and connect downstairs via actiontec and it works great
1304693
Yes, I bought it for this exact reason since my stereo receiver upstairs in my loft required an Ethernet connection. The wifi is really weak upstairs in my house so I also attached a wireless access point to one of the ports and now my loft has 3 hard wired connections and wireless coverage. They work very well too! You will need more than one to make it work though. They sell them in kits. This is just for one.
1304694
It is supposed to. However, I have found that the Ethernet over Power line solutions require resetting from time to time because the link unpredictably drops. I have not found these products to be reliable and have always ended up replacing them with a hard wired solution.
588708
Yes, you can connect it to pretty much any high speed modem. All you do is connect the ethernet cable from the cable modem (you know the one that looks like a fat phone cord) and plug it into router.
1031310
NO! The ethernet router would need to be configured to accept a DSL signal; that isn'
1600117
Nope. You need to plug this into your switch or router. It will convert your powerline into ethernet and will give you extra wifi network if needed. It will not let you steal neighbour wifi and convert to ethernet hehe.
904344
I'm not sure? I have a cheap Belkin Wireless N with 4 ethernet ports, it worked plugged into the ethernet port for me.
519295
Depends on your set up...if you are running Ethernet from a modem, and through the power line adapter, and then into a wireless router...yeah it should work
901373
Sorry I can't help. This device did not meet my need. I can't remember now what I wanted it to do. I am doubtful that it would do much ethernet connecting. But please don't take that as fact
384109
Need to elaborate a little bit. I can only assume that you have Ethernet cable, usually call Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable. If yes, you shouldn't have any problems connecting this and make it as a bridge wifi router, I assumed? if not, this device won't do any good for your need until you rewired with the right type of cable + connector.
232362
I don't see why not, its just sending a signal down the wire. It does not know the difference between Ethernet, or telephone drop wire or anything else.
284245
No, unless you have (1) a router that can generate two free LAN lines that can be fed to the other end of the Ethernet jack, and (2) cable wiring that is CAT5 or newer (true for all new homes/installations). A cheaper solution might be to use a switch such as TRENDnet TE100-S5 5-Port Ethernet Switch (5 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 Ports) that costs only $11.99 and will give you 4 ports instead of two.
253362
Should be fine. This is a router not a modem. Routers don't care. Modems do. ;)
1590718
It connects via a Cat-6 network cable with an RJ45 end. Any of the ports will work. A straight-through cable will work fine. It's a switch, not a router, so you will still need a router between this and a cable modem, unless your cable modem has an integrated router. Since you mentioned both, I would suggest just hooking up a LAN FE port on your router into any one of the ports on this switch.
1419944
Yes, it will work. However, you may not be able to maximize the performance of your modem. It would be better to get a newer router.
653533
Sorry cannot help you. I strictly use it to connect my Dell notebook, which does not have an Ethernet port, to my router.
179041
Yes. You can connect this to your cable modem and use it as a wired router to distribute your internet connection throughout your home or business. The key word is "wired" as this does not have wireless capability. Connections will require ethernet cables.
1437670
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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Rhema; Yes, you can use this. What you will have is an ethernet connection. The speed of your internet will not keep this device from working.