Do I need to connect *anything* to a router or modem? In other words, can I just connect to the modem wirelessly with only this device?
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You should be able to connect wirelessly; however unlike a Roku or an Extender, there are no instructions for doing this online without an Ooma Ethernet connection to the computer. The instructions call for connecting a computer to the Ooma with an included Ethernet cable, then browsing to setup.ooma.com. You may be able to do this; however, my laptop could support this process, and immediately when the Ethernet was plugged in, it overrode my router, and I lost my wireless browsing ability.
1065377
No, as long as you have the wireless adapter. My router and modem are upstairs and my Telo is down.
1065378
You do need to connect to the router or modem for initial set up. After set up is complete, in theory it should work wirelessly. In practice (for me, anyway), the wireless function does not work. I gave up and connected by ethernet cable. Ooma recommends a wired connection between modem and router.
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Modem is required only if you're connecting to the internet. If you're connecting just to other computer(s), you don't need a modem. This router will connect to any network-ready wired ir wirwless device(s).
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Yes, Router will be needed to connect wireless devices.Modem is a short of access point to access intrrnet from your service provider but using ethernet cable. You can buy separate router and create your own wireless network.
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Yes among other things. You will also need to hook your modem up to a wireless router. This little thing enables you to receive an internet signal from the wireless router.
997940
Your router (or modem) need to have removable antenna and support the same kind of connector. If you device has a built in antenna there is nothing you can do.
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This will work with any modem / router. Just connect this to your modem / router with an Ethernet cable and you're good to go.I use it with my Verizon Fios Wireless Router. The Verizon wireless is downstairs and this is upstairs. Having two wireless networks in the house is a blessing. If one network has heavy traffic we switch to the other.
109967
You connect to the internet via an Ethernet cable to your router. I do not know how you would do it wirelessly
259451
Yes. The router connects to whatever modem you may have. This comes with an Ethernet cord in the box also.
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Nope. It has built-in WiFi and will connect directly to your router. Works well.
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Not sure how all this works? Can someone please tell me what I need to install this and what does it do? If i understand correctly, I have to already have internet set up in my home, then with this device, i can get wifi for up to serveral devices? so its like a wifi hotspot?
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A wireless modem, basically has a wireless router built in so there isn't a need for a seperate wireless router to have Wi-Fi. I don't see why you couldn't use this with your wireless modem. You basically turn your wireless modem into a regular modem by disabling the Wi-Fi and enable it on the Netgear Router. I use a comcast modem (not wireless) with this router - works fine.
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If I understand the question, plug the router in to your modem (internet) port then use the free ports (4) on the router to plug in your computer(s) and other devices.
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Nope, just link it to your router, I had no problems with this unit, I am still using it today, no problems.
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You can use the modem as a cable modem only but I know of no way you can turn the Wi Fi off. You can use only the cable modem and not have a device connected to the WiFi. I have no idea if you can run another router off this modem. Why would you want to? This is a relatively expensive device and it is expensive because it is both a modem and a router. You would be much better off financially to buy a less expensive modem that is only a modem and buy the router and you would end up with only what you need and there would me no compatibility problems.
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The router has a special port designed to connect it to the modem (cable or DSL). The router book (manual) should have the diagram and instructions on how to do it. Is actually pretty easy.
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Hi Anne, This is a Modem only. It has no inherent router/wireless capabilities. It has a port for the Coaxial cable and another port, Ethernet, to plug in the Cable from your router. Normally, your router will have a special ethernet port for the wire to the modem and 4 other ethernet ports. I have this modem for over a year now and it has been pretty reliable, only dropping the connection when Comcast burps. Good Luck Jim
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I'm pretty sure that this is just a router, you'll need a modem separately. Unless you're with Xfinity, they'll provide a modem+router in one.