People keep talking about the Nexia Bridge ($9.99 monthly) and the MiCasaVerde systems (no monthly fee). Do I need DSL or cable modem internet, too?
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You need DSL because a dial up modem is not permanently online. The Vera, or Vera Lite, controller connects directly to your Internet Service Provider's Hi Speed internet via an Ethernet Cable and has its own web address. If you don't want to control the Schlage lock online then you don't need the Mi Casa Verde System because the lock functions fine without it. It's just that you lose the remote capabilities of it.
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Yes you will need some form of a"always on internet". I have that at both of my places with this system and we love it. we have the Nexia System and use it very often to allow persons to enter the property withouth us having to leave a key. The system tells us when someone uses an assigned code or attempts to enter without a code.
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Yes, you would need a internet connection for either device to be used with a z-wave control system. You do not need internet connection for the lock to work on a door however but you would not want to purchase the z-wave compatible (Nexia) door lock and just get the regular lock instead...
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I have Century Link DSL, but just the "standard", not the VDSL. Works fine, one of the few that really are just plug and play.
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No you need DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem. This is a DSL modem. You could plug it into a cable modem and use it as a router only as it has a LAN/WAN port.
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Yes I do believe that will work for you.. It is supported by Century Link & should work just fine. Just sign in with your DSL user name & password, and you should be up & running right away.
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I use the MicasaVerde Vera bridge. No monthly charge and handles a wide variety of lights and thermostats beyond the Schlage product line. I control 6 Schlage locks cleanly and get alerts wherever I am on my smartphone.
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Since you're using your own modem. There would be no fee from the cable company to rent one. The modem works just fine on Comcasts network. The cable company will probably try to talk you into getting a newer modem for reasons they don't understand themselves. Don't buy into their BS
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This will do your routing and your LAN (your home part of your network), but you'll still need a cable modem. I just picked up a DOCSIS3 Motorola unit from Amazon, so I didn't have to rent anything from my cable/internet provider. They pay for themselves after a few months, so it's a worthwhile investment. This is the one I got: ARRIS SURFboard SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - Bllack Good luck with whichever route you decide to go!
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No coaxial cable comes with the modem - purchase it separately. Your internet provider should provide one free.
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i am using it without nexia, (using smartthings hub) which i highly recommend, no monthly fees, lots of integrated products, apps.... nexia im not sure...
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That is correct my friend! You save yourself the $5 per month in rental fees bc you don't have to rent their modem. And it doubles as a wireless router. They are also fairly easy to set up so you have a secure network. Hope that helps!
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The EZ Bridge is an all inclusive unit that is POE. So the network access comes right out of the network connection. So guess you could connect it directly to a repeater. Hope this helps?
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No, it's a DSL modem. You will need a CABLE modem to work with a cable supplier of Internet Services.
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Why can't you just use a wireless ethernet bridge? You can get those for as low as $30 if you don't need a lot of speed. $70 if you need a faster one. But it's easy to have more speed in your wireless connection than your broadband can provide if you don't have a very fast broadband provider.
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No monthly fee, but internet service is necessary. Works as most other wireless routers
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If you do not use the nexia bridge then: This will work by itself fine but you do not have remote opening or monitoring capability. You need another zwave controller to remotely unlock it or monitor it. If you don't use the nexia bridge however other zwave controllers have more capability, work faster and do not require a monthly fee.
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Nexia is a paid subscription service. However, you can use this device with a free home automation service like MiCasaVerde (or Vera).
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It says no online, ask the seller to be 100% sure. Look up DSL modems, if he says no.