Is a dvd required for setup?
1307456
No, and it is in fact much easier to set up without the install CD. Consult the manual, there is a website you can go to set it up and it is super quick and easy.
1307457
all you need to do is open any browser type http://tplinklogin.net/ user :admin pass :admin press quick setup next next finish done
1307458
http://tplinklogin.net/ no longer works... that domain is up for sale, and I cannot find the replacement link on their real site?
564379
You need to install a hard drive, the memory, and then drivers on the machine and then you will need to install an operating system - I highly suggest getting an external CD/DVD Drive.
467997
No software required. Your system was configured for this in the first place, so no.
1637730
To be honest, I don't know. We don't use the DVD part of the computer. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
40835
Yes, you will need to purchase a DVD or Blu-Ray player separately; this system does not come with this component.
966739
It's probably not essential. But you can download the upgrade CD disc image and burn a CDR or CDRW. Then just drop the disc in the tray and follow the instructions. I recently did this to a Venturer HD-DVD, using the latest A3 firmware, and survived.
169234
No DVD. Internet up/download, Streaming & flash drive only way to transfer information.
1365279
No DVD with mine but all the tutorial videos are online. This thing is great and very easy to use. I love mine
1565079
You should not be using a dvd. Turn off your computer, plug int the device and turn it back on. The computer immediately found the device. We have used this in Fedora, Chapieau, elementary and edubuntu and all worked fine. Try that and see if that will work.
495713
There is no DVD with this item. You just plug it into your computer and it basically installs whatever driver is needed to run it. It is then ready to use.
1726714
No, an additional CD is not required. Your computer should recognize the device, assuming you bought your computer within the last 15 years..
1676743
Read my review. The way to do it without buying an external DVD drive is to set up a network. Here's step by step process: If you already have your computers set up for "home or small office network," 1) add your netbook to that network by going to My Network Places, and opening up the "Set up a home or small office network" on the left side. Make sure that the network name is the same. Follow instructions fully. You may have to reboot afterwards. 2) on the computer with the DVD drive, go to the My Computer and locate the DVD drive. right click on it and open "Sharing and Security..." Check "Share this folder on the network." 3) on the netbook, open the network and locate the DVD drive. 4) on the computer with the DVD drive, insert a program and stop install. 5) on the netbook, open the DVD drive, locate the "setup" file and run. That's it. If you don't have a set up network, you will have to set up the network for each computer with the same network name. Follow the above instructions for the rest. That's it.
965724
No, you'll need a PC to have any functionality. It's a simple external DVD "Drive" and not a "player" of any sorts.
94954
You will need an external cd/dvd drive. There is not an internal one in this model.
486189
No the CD isn't required. But you should find out what firmware version your internet provider is using so you can upgrade it if necessary.
337433
No, the device will automatically start up or you may have to download software from the Cisco website but either way you won't need a disc.
1188412
Yes, it's extremely easy to set up, simply insert the disc and follow the directions. Will take you 10 minutes top.