Can I connect this switch directly to my DSL modem; and then 2 computers, a roku box, and router to the switch (downstream from it) so I can turn off wireless most of the time?
1099869
Yes, you should be able to do this, although I am not sure you've got the correct order of connection, it should be, DSL Modem > Router> switch > Devices... I have my PS3,AppleTV,Yamaha Receiver, and DirecTv connected to this switch, and the switch itself to my router and my router connected to my ISP Modem. it provides a much better and stable connection for improved streaming.
1099870
Yes, you should be able to do this, although I am not sure you've got the correct order of connection, it should be, DSL Modem &gt; Router&gt; switch &gt; Devices... I have my PS3,AppleTV,Yamaha Receiver, and DirecTv connected to this switch, and the switch itself to my router and my router connected to my ISP Modem. it provides a much better and stable connection for improved streaming.
1099871
I'm confused...do you not need a wireless connection to use your Roku player? I have one and it has to be able to connect wirelessly. You would still need a wireless router. A switch is used to connect different devices to the same network.
1099872
I have a similar setup working, but instead of using the ethernet connection on the modem, which most only have one, I use two ethernet connections on the back of the wireless router. One goes to a swich which drives 3 components and the other goes across to the opposite side of my house to a second switch driving 4 components. I am running computers, PS3, Wii, and 2 internet TV's with improved streaming speed and reliability than wireless.
234723
You can use an Ethernet switch to a modern DSL modem to fan out to multiple computers. You'd be better off using a cheap router though for security. Look for one with 100Mb to 1000Gb throughput. Get the 1000 Mb (1 Gb) if you are streaming HDTV. Whether or not your DSL modem can assign local network addresses automatically to computers in your house is a question to ask AT&T; support. As some say below, a modern DSL modem probably can. Personally I always use a router for security reasons.
97833
Yes, you can connect it to a wired port on your router. I have done this and it works well. I would imagine that connecting it to a switch which is connected to the router would also work fine, but I haven't tried that personally.
629643
I am not a network expert, but based on my experience with this switch, I estimate that it is connected to my router by a run of CAT5 in total about 60 feet (upstairs office over to outside wall, down to 1st floor, across long room and then over and up to where switch is on a bookshelf...this includes an in-line coupler so I could use two cables I had on hand). One of the devices connected to the switch is my Samsung TV that I use for streaming video from my file server.
161385
If you connect all 3 pcs with wired connections. This switch does not provide wireless connection.
2284860
Yes, this will work. Connect the modem to this router and the roku and computer to the router
1751382
Yes. Just don't plug it up to a switch on the network or else you'll have an additional IP to worry about.
973667
Yes I believe the best way is to simply select bridge mode under dhcp server settings this allows the router to automatically set various other things as to be sure no conflicts and allows use of all four wired connects instead of just 3. Also has a repeater mode.
2284861
Yes. Connect the modem to the WAN port on the router, and connect the computer and roku to the LAN ports on the router.
1797086
You can use this Access Point with any wireless DSL Modem including the 2Wire, but you would need to turn the wireless radio off in the 2Wire settings.
97834
I have mine connected directly into my router - one of the eight ports. I am not sure if it will work via a switch that is connected to the router - but I tend to believe it will because when you obtain this unit, you connect it directly to a laptop or desktop and set it up with an IP address and name and password for the wireless, and thus when you connect it in the location you desire, at that point, it is just another device on your network - so as long as it is wired, my "guess" is that it will work through the router directly or the switch connected to the router, but I have never tested that scenario. Hope this helps a little. I have mine connected directly into my router - one of the eight ports. I am not sure if it will work via a switch that is connected to the router - but I tend to believe it will because when you obtain this unit, you connect it directly to a laptop or desktop and set it up with an IP address and name and password for the wireless, and thus when you connect it in the location you desire, at that point, it is just another device on your network - so as long as it is wired, my "guess" is that it will work through the router directly or the switch connected to the router, but I have... » Read More I have mine connected directly into my router - one of the eight ports. I am not sure if it will work via a switch that is connected to the router - but I tend to believe it will because when you obtain this unit, you connect it directly to a laptop or desktop and set it up with an IP address and name and password for the wireless, and thus when you connect it in the location you desire, at that point, it is just another device on your network - so as long as it is wired, my "guess" is that it will work through the router directly or the switch connected to the router, but I have never tested that scenario. Hope this helps a little. « Show Less
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I am still using my old wireless and broadband router with four port switch from Linksyus and it works great with the new modem-----
40145
Yes - I would go cable modem to wireless router then from router to switch all with an ethernet cable. This is how I have it setup on my network.
785531
In my set up, yes. If you are connecting straight from the cable modem, I don't think so. A cable modem is most likely only going to give out one IP address. However, I have a wireless router connected to the cable modem, so the router handles IP address assignment. I then have a 100' ethernet cable running form the router to this switch. I can have up to four devices connected to the switch at the same time and all will have internet access. Right now I have two connected.Hope that helps to clarify.
234726
Think of a SWITCH as a splitter so you can share a connection.You will still need a ROUTER somewhere in your house. In the USA this is usually provided by DSL, cable, or Fiber company although many power users will replace it with their own.
546839
you can use all 4 port as switch, u r going 2 b connected 2 the router via wireless, also on bridge mode
1870907
You cannot use this directly between your modem and your other devices (guessing that is how you hooked it up) you must use a router in between so it would be Modem -> Router -> Switch. Hooked together in that order.