Is this an actual router or just an AP? IOW, can I use it with an unmanaged switch or will I need a managed switch to connect multiple devices to it?
908923
It can work as a router or an AP. The router runs Router-OS which give you professional level flexibility on setting. But the router comes with pre-loaded default setting that can work for normal home usage. The first port is WAN and the rest 4 ports are LAN ports and can connect multiple device to it.
908924
This is both an AP and router. Works excellent and be sure to read the documentation
908925
Is a complete router, switch layer3 (managed) , AP and you can use with anything you want. Plug another switch and share your link.
908926
This is a router not an AP. You will not need a managed switch. Keep in mind that this router is very powerful and with that comes some complexity in mgmt. So far though it has been worth a little extra time. Excellent product.
908927
It is a router, firewall, AP, and switch. Very versatile devices. More powerful that cisco asa at a fraction of the price and with out the license limitations. Let me know if purchase the device and need help with configuration.
1030958
Yes, you can use this AccessPoint as "input" for a router. You do not even need a router, i just us a switch.
1061556
So this is more of a corporate unmanaged switch than the one you've listed. The status lights are on the front by the Ethernet cables and the power is on the rear. The layout is exactly the same as this, though without the PoE functionality. Cisco SYSTEMS 8-Port Gigabit (SG100D-08P-NA) If you're looking for a reliable unmanaged switch, this is a good option. It's been very stable for me so far.
2070422
I would not recommend this wifi Access Point for home use, it requires a controller to be installed on one pc in order to configure and manage the AP. This is not a router though.
219764
Hi Stan. We agree to the other users. This is a wired switch and you can add this to your network if you want to have more wired devices.
1464033
From my experience working with these units you can only have the access point in one mode. However you can link the Bullet to a switch and have a Nanostation M2 Rocket M2 on that switch, and p;ace it in the router mode to resolve you challenge.
712419
No, you need a router. A switch basically expands the number of ethernet connections on your router. So far I'm having issues with this switch because it kills the wireless connection to my computer... or makes it run REALLY slow. I subscribed to the new U-verse package from AT&T. They had to install the router inside the closet of my master bedroom due to the way my house is wired. Anyway, I have a xbox 360 and a playstation 3 that I wanted to connect directly to the router (wireless sucks for video game consoles). My router is downstairs, and my consoles are upstairs, so they installed an ethernet outlet upstairs (connects directly to the router). Since I only have ONE ethernet outlet and I don't want to have to unplug and plug in the cables every time I switch between the xbox 360 and ps3, so the U-verse technician advised me to buy this switch. So I have two video game consoles attached to the switch, and I have my computer connected via wireless. The switch apparently hogs the connection, rendering my wireless connection to my computer useless... I have to unplug my switch in order to surf the internet. It's ridiculous. I'll be returning this switch and have a tech install another ethernet outlet.
698791
Yes, this is a router an AP or access point. Make sure this is at the end of the network and set this as your AP.
981495
This is not a fully managed switch. It is however a great switch for the money it handles VoIP traffic well and the POE budget is adequate for most deployments.
2029763
Sorry, but this switch is part of your home network. As long as your router is secured properly it is as secure as your remaining home network.
1465541
Yes, that is what I'm doing. Many devices plugged into the switch, switch plugged into the MoCA adapter. On the other end is another MoCA adapter plugged into the router.
428341
It acts like a switch (with or without POE = POE can be turned off) , if you need routing you have to add that on
2038817
Yes. This is a basic switch, so connecting it to your router can serve as a useful extension of wired ports off your router. I disagree with the previous answer that indicated this unit is a router. It is not. It is a switch. Your router logs into your ISP, provides firewall, implements DHCP, and possibly your wireless service (etc). This device is not capable of doing any of that.
903799
What would be the purpose for doing that? I can only think that maybe the modem and the router are so far apart (over 300 feet) that you need a switch to repeat the signal between them? Does the wireless router have multiple switch ports? You can just chain this switch to a switch port (not the WAN port) on a router to add more ports/jacks for local devices (although even that occupies two ports - one from the router, and one from this extra switch).
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I agree with the others this is NOT a router. I run a cat5e from one of my router ports to another room and went into the SWITCH . Now this allows me to hook up more devices (ie: blueray, compters, printers, etc) without running cables for each one all over the house. It is just a great extension from one of your ports on a router.
1691878
No, this is a 'switch' which splits the signal from your router to multiple wired devices...
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Yes it's a full router, it has full DHCP capability. You can even assign certain WAN ports / LAN ports as you wish. I personally use it as both a load balancer and router for certain devices. I.E. I have a netgear router attached too it that handles general wireless duty via DHCP of it's own. My main systems (2) are plugged directly into the unit. This is a great device for failover/load balance I was definitely hesitant at first as I've seen devices 3x this much not work this well. To answer your question more succinctly I would have anything near enough for an Ethernet cable plugged into the device, you can plug in a router to extend the amount of devices + wireless if you wish. You can change LAN to WAN and vice versa, I personally use the first dedicated WAN port for one modem, 2nd LAN port switched to WAN for the 2nd modem (load balanced), as stated two systems plug directly in to the LAN ports DHCP, router goes into the last port for wireless / other devices less crucial. Reason I do this is because this device has a solid firewall and great attack mitigation features. Hope this helps.