Will the system connect to my wi-fi network or do I need to use the ethernet cable? Thanks.
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You can use wifi or Ethernet cable for the cameras but the cable box need to be conect to the modem.
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There is an Ethernet connection socket on the back. It isn't wireless (it's a desktop unit). Having said that, I bought/installed a USB wireless network adapter on the 2 units bought due to difficulties in running cable.
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You need an cat5 ethernet cord. I also found the system quite buggy. Would probably gotten something else. Also wouldnt do the update but leave it as is? Troublesome but attractive hardware.
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no this is a modem that connects to a router u will need a wireless router. you would connect the cable to the modem than run a ethernet cable from the modem to your wireless router, then from there another eternet cable to your computer
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The system is wireless - however, we did not connect it to our computer network at all. It works without the computer network.
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It is wireless, does not require Ethernet. However, initial Ethernet connection can be done and then used wirelessly.
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No, but it connects very easily over wired ethernet and with a NAS device, you want it to be connected to your network so you get the quickest response time. You probably wouldn't want to suffer the speed penalty that comes with a wireless connection.
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Hi Stephen,This model comes with Gigabit Ethernet, so you will have to buy/use a Cat 5e or Cat6 Ethernet Cable to get the most out of the connection. It does not come with WiFi so if you wish to connect it via Wireless, the easiest way is to purchase a USB Wireless Adapter that best matches your existing router at home.Hope that helps!
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Yes you do need to have power to it,The Ethernet is not required it goes via wifi it just has the option for Ethernet however to update you do have to connect it to the Ethernet I have only been required to do this on the initial setup.
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Plug right in to an ethernet network. But, my wireless works great. Something else is going on. Maybe your internet connect or wireless router.
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I use the Ethernet but I am quite sure that it can be use wireless you may have to just type in the connection number and the name of the link.
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I own this item. and yess you set it up to the ethernet, just once. aftet that once connected to power it will link back up to the last wifi
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no it will not you have to use a toshiba adapter or an ethernet (cat 5) cable.
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Designed to connect to existing wifi router and extend wifi range. There is no need to connect to router with Ethernet cable. Connect to computer with Ethernet cable away from router and follow the installation instructions to setup the wifi connection to your existing wifi router.
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Depending on the WiFi network you are trying to attach to, you may or may not need a network key to attach. The console itself doesn't create a WiFi to hook up to. No extra devices are needed to use the WiFi feature other than having wireless internet at home or wherever the intended location may be. You can also use a wired connection with an Ethernet cable, sold separately I'm sure. Hope that answers your question.
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It must be connected to the router via cable, but if you dont have or dont want to extend ethernet cables you can install a wifi extender near your receiver and connect the receiver to the extender by ethernet, i did that
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it will connect either thru wi-fi or with an ethernet cable. either way it's easy to do.