Do you have to use the wireless function? Meaning, can I take the wireless adapter out and plug into our modem?
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Yes, you can take out the wireless module and simply hardwire directly to your router. If you don't need wireless capability then you could save $$ by purchasing an Ooma without the adapter.
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Yes, you can plug in. Ooma says the preferred installation is by cable between modem and router.
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The unit has a USB WiFi adapter installed. You can connect wireless to a modem/router. Thanks.. Ezbuycafe
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No you do not ..I am wireless but the cable is an option.... Unit comes with the proper 3.5 cable
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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. I run the signal from my DSL modem into the adapter and to my office where I run an Ethernet cable from the adapter to my router and transmit wireless to the whole house. My office is more central to the house and the router works great from there.
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It will need to be plugged in. The only wireless adapters I can think of are chromechast and the allshare dongle.
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Thank you for the response! Absolutely correct, feed it a wireless signal and you are good to go!
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If I understand your question to be "Can I use this computer plugged directly to cable or phone (modem) and not use it as a wireless unit, then yes. We have a 23" HP All in One that is hooked up to cable, with modem and router. I am not very good with the terms of all these 'attachments', but as you can see, I can get the job done! 8-)
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I do not have a definitive answer but I believe you can use the modem without using the router. You can turn off the router's broadcasting ability and send the signals via cables to a router.
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I have Wifi. I returned this product and bought a used microsoft adapter that worked flawlessly right out of the box.
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No you don't have to have the RJ45 port plugged in all the time. Some people may not have a wireless lan set up. Also, it may be easier for initial setup of the device.
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No. All you need is an electrical power outlet to plug it in. I did all the setup wireless since I have a compatible Netgear router. I never connected it to the router physically. Recently we had some construction in the room where it was placed. I just unplugged it from the outlet and moved it to a new room, plugged it back in to a new power outlet and it reconnected without any issues or action on my part.
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I personally have it set up wireless through my router; but the instruction book states that you can use an USB-Ethernet adaptor and plug it into the USB port in the back of the unit. If you get it, hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
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You Are correct. I bought a USB wireless adaptor. The performance of this thing is well worth that little inconvenience. Very fast!
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Yes, no, and maybe. The modem is an "option", but I have never seen or heard of one that had this option. Mine has a port + connector, but no modem inside. If you have a USB modem, that might work. Right now I connect with the wireless or the wired network.
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I think so. I use this modem for Ethernet connection and wireless, but it should work without a wireless connection.
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Dave. Thanks for your input. It was thorough and cogent. I will follow your advice. I do have a stand alone Motorola modem supplied by ATT. i will still need the connection to my computer. Do I get a splitter so that I can have an output to both the computer and the wi-fi roouter?