Can this be run in to a router or switch with distribution to more than one computer?
1098031
It needs to be run via a pc as it users drivers (either resident in your os or on the supplied mini-cd). You would require a second dongle with a high gain omni to re-broadcast the signal, so this isn't a cheap option and you would be better off with a high gain wireless router to share your connection (unless of course it isn't your connection you are trying to share/re-broadcast ;-) )
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No. The antenna uses a USB 2.0 cable so it must be run into a computer. Also driver software is needed to run the antenna. The antenna comes with the drivers.The speed and range of a router is determined by the internal parts. Rarely do routers have external antenna or the options to connect them.A few routers, however, will have an external antenna that screw into the router unit. I've seen up to 4 antennas on one unit. In theses routers you can add a screw-in type antenna to increase the range. Usually it is a co-axial connection or mini coaxial connection.... but not the USB connection like this NextG USB-Yagi design. No. The antenna uses a USB 2.0 cable so it must be run into a computer. Also driver software is needed to run the antenna. The antenna comes with the drivers.The speed and range of a router is determined by the internal parts. Rarely do routers have external antenna or the options to connect them.A few routers, however, will have an external antenna that screw into the router unit. I've seen up to 4 antennas on one unit. In theses routers you can add a screw-in type antenna to increase the range. Usually it is a co-axial connection or mini coaxial connection.... but... » Read More No. The antenna uses a USB 2.0 cable so it must be run into a computer. Also driver software is needed to run the antenna. The antenna comes with the drivers.The speed and range of a router is determined by the internal parts. Rarely do routers have external antenna or the options to connect them.A few routers, however, will have an external antenna that screw into the router unit. I've seen up to 4 antennas on one unit. In theses routers you can add a screw-in type antenna to increase the range. Usually it is a co-axial connection or mini coaxial connection.... but not the USB connection like this NextG USB-Yagi design. « Show Less
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Hi. No, it cannot be plugged directly into a router. It needs to connect to a computer via the USB port. However, once the antenna is installed, you can enable Internet Sharing on the computer. This is done through the system preferences page and varies whether you are using a Mac or PC. Once you have enabled Internet Sharing, the computer essentially becomes a wireless router and will broadcast the wi-fi signal to other wireless devices in your house. You might also check out the C. Crane 3 USB WiFi antenna. Hope that helps.
1098034
Unfortunately this can only be use for one pc. I did found a website that has an antenna with a wireless router for multi pc. Check out www.radiolabs.com
1132115
The switch box has NOT always worked for with two computers attached to 1 printer... You can try it , but there may be signal loss if the USB cables are long.
2282505
That is a different device you want. This is for sharing one set of mouse, monitor and speakers between multiple computers.
903798
I have never tried this but doubt it. You need to go modem > router > switch. I don't see any reason to go with what you are suggesting.
476071
Yes you can. That is exactly what I needed to do. I went from the modem to the switch. And then from the switch to two different routers.
2244408
Yes that would work. Make sure the power outlets are on the same circuit as the router plug. Also renew the ip address on each laptop.
1717414
You can pick and choose the router you connect to. You can hook both computers to the router in the attic or split them up. I usually chose based on signal strength.
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No, this switch is pretty basic. I believe this switch is for home and small (really small) office use. Cool tool to use for learning routing and switching but not for big time configuration. Hope it helps.
1064379
Im able to run it on two computers simultaneously. You should have no problem installing it on another machine.
1388414
That depends on whether your modem has a router built into it. The way I always do it is to connect the router's WAN port to the modem, then connect the switch to the router's LAN port and the other devices.
1691885
No. I have a router to connect me to the internet and a switch connected to the router so I can connect to additional devices in my home. Here is a link to a more complete explanation of the differences between a router and a switch. http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworkhardware/f/routervsswitch.htm
1238555
I believe not. You still need a router if you want to connect multiple devices in your home network. Your power line does not have routing capabilities. Good luck.
1783891
If I understand the question, I'm afraid that this is not designed for the scenario you describe. You need a switch or hub. These splitters are intended to be used as pairs, one at either end of a cable run, and will allow the data from 2 Ethernet cables to travel across a single line to another 2 ethernet cables hooked up to this adapter on the other end.
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Yes as this is an unmanaged switch just think of it as an ethernet splitter
20003
That would depend, if you currently have a rented modem with a built in router you will need a router as well. This is only a modem that will only allow one computer to connect at a time. A router allows multiple computers to share your modem.
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Yes, it can be connected to either a switch or router port as long as it is a PoE (Power over Ethernet) port. In fact, in my house I have AP321's deployed in each case to Cisco layer2 switch and a Cisco ISR router.
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That might work, but it sounds like it would be a pain to switch between computers. Check out http://synergy-foss.org/. If your 3 computers are all on the same network, you can install Synergy on each one, and share the keyboard and mouse between them. It's seamless. There's no switching involved. Your mouse moves between the monitors as if it was all one big desktop. You can even copy and paste between computers. It's like magic. It's not perfect, but it's pretty cool.