Newbie for home networks I know absolutely nothing about setting up a wireless network. I am looking at the Cisco Valet. Is it a combination Router and Adapter? Or would I have to buy something else? My desktop is an HP Pavillion with Home Vista Premium, and my new laptop is Toshiba with Windows 7. I want to take the laptop into the living room and access my desktop/printer/Internet in my home office. The distance is about 30 feet. Newbie for home networks I know absolutely nothing about setting up a wireless network. I am looking at the Cisco Valet. Is it a combination Router and Adapter? Or would I have to buy something... » Read More Newbie for home networks I know absolutely nothing about setting up a wireless network. I am looking at the Cisco Valet. Is it a combination Router and Adapter? Or would I have to buy something else? My desktop is an HP Pavillion with Home Vista Premium, and my new laptop is Toshiba with Windows 7. I want to take the laptop into the living room and access my desktop/printer/Internet in my home office. The distance is about 30 feet. « Show Less
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TJ,If your router is serving DHCP, and private address space (192.x.x.x) you will have 256 -2 address' available, I don't think you will run out,,,
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Take a look AWRT-550N from Asante. It is easy for me - a non technical Mom and can set up in 10 mins and no need IP address. Key is can use this share printer....Great product
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Thanks. I'll try. Both my laptop and my computer have active little lights that seem to indicate they are sending or receiving signals. I gather that means a router would be sufficient if I understand K. Slon.
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Aye this is essentially a wireless router only. You'll have to purchase the wireless adaptor seperately. I think they make one that pairs with this one particularly, but any wireless adaptor should be fine.
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Quick question; I continue to buy wireless components and was wondering if there is a limit to the number of wireless devices that can connect to this router? I have, computers, playstation, printers, DirectV boxes for several rooms, etc. that are all wireless and I would like to know the limtations of this device. Thanks in advance. ~ Gunner
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I have not seen a computer recently that does not include built in wireless, so I dont know why anyone would need a wireless adaptor. I can see that more for some games, printer or a desktop that does not have a wireless card. If this is just a router then S.R Schnur should be fine
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I'm thinking of getting the iPad and want to know if this Valet device will work with it.
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For the original setup, I found it easier to configure with a connection to my computer. You should be able to do all your configurations this way and then you will be connected to your router via your wifi network. Overall, I didn't really like this Extender. There are better and easier ones to configure (Netgear).
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Yes the one I have has several ways,you should be able to connect by ethernet cable wire,phone line,or better yet get you a good router from Amazon.com and go wireless,by its wi fi,thats what I did so I can take my lap top any where I want,even out side up to approx 100ft.I hope this heloed you.
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The PC does not include a wireless adapter for connection to a wireless router, but it does include a wired connection. So if your router is nearby, you can easily connect it using a standard network cable (which is not included). I simply bought a cheap USB wireless adapter to connect it to our network. It works fine. I'd buy this PC again if I needed one. It is ideal for my son, who lives in the basement.
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This unit is a wifi router. It works with wifi incoming or ethernet cable. It creates your own network like a wifi router at home. It may have better wifi reception than your laptop. You can buy a more powerfull antena . If you have the option to mount it between your computers location and the wifi signal it will work as a repeater to piggyback off of.
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I am not an expert. I tried to connect a cisco digital telephone to a comcast router and it did not work. This device will connect it to the network. You would need a router at least. One idea is to get a magic jack The merlin can connect to it - it works well too.
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Yes the one I have has several ways,you should be able to connect by ethernet cable wire,phone line,or better yet get you a good router from Amazon.com and go wireless,by its wi fi,thats what I did so I can take my lap top any where I want,even out side up to approx 100ft. I hope this heloed you.
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I think this link will explain it real well for you. The Net gear N450 provides the wireless interface between your computer and the modem. Great router fo the money since most computer can only do b/g/n protocol. Very few can do A/C so wait a couple years to buy a A/C router. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct;=j&q;=&esrc=s&source;=web&cd;=1&cad;=rja&uact;=8&ved;=0CB4QFjAA&url;=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fencyclopedia%2Fterm%2F63628%2Fmodem-vs-router&ei;=MnEOVJ7AK5TcoASpyIGIAw&usg;=AFQjCNHZmqhvxKQLyT-oJreij3Ihlf4k3A&sig2;=JbxJymrVNniI9Xm_iZeMMw&bvm;=bv.74894050,d.cGU
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This works like any wireless network adapter. You can plug it in and see any wireless access points within range. In order to connect those access points either have to be unsecured or else you have to know the access key. Either WEP or WPA usually is the preferred wireless encryption protocol they use.I use mine plugged into the extention adapter that comes with it. It allows me to set my wireless card at a higher point where it can see the wireless router better. So far I'm pleased with this card.The driver doesn't seem to come with Windows 8 so you have to download it from Cisco. This works like any wireless network adapter. You can plug it in and see any wireless access points within range. In order to connect those access points either have to be unsecured or else you have to know the access key. Either WEP or WPA usually is the preferred wireless encryption protocol they use.I use mine plugged into the extention adapter that comes with it. It allows me to set my wireless card at a higher point where it can see the wireless router better. So far I'm pleased with this card.The driver doesn't seem to come with Windows 8 so you have to... » Read More This works like any wireless network adapter. You can plug it in and see any wireless access points within range. In order to connect those access points either have to be unsecured or else you have to know the access key. Either WEP or WPA usually is the preferred wireless encryption protocol they use.I use mine plugged into the extention adapter that comes with it. It allows me to set my wireless card at a higher point where it can see the wireless router better. So far I'm pleased with this card.The driver doesn't seem to come with Windows 8 so you have to download it from Cisco. « Show Less
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This is an enterprise device. IF you are not sure if it is a modem or not then you would far far better off purchasing a consumer level product. You are not going to understand how to even log in to this device. It is a full power router with expansion slot space. You can install various EHWICs of your choice such as a cable modem module, several hundred dollars, wireless etc.... you would be far far better off purchasing something that is consumer level unless you have formal training in Cisco products and IOS operating system.
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The desktop does not come with a wireless N card built in. In my case, I used a wireless N USB adapter, but it would be best if you are able to directly connect an ethernet cable from your router. Something to note is that although the wireless adapter worked perfectly fine if connected to the front USB ports, for some odd reason, connecting to the back USB ports would result in some occasional interference.
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Theres pretty easy directions (to follow). I imagine if you're using it wired, you wont have some of the problems that other people (including myself) are having with its wireless properties. I'm going to retire mine and buy a wifi access point instead. So, basically, USED EDIMAX -7228APn for sale!From what you explained, however, all you really need is a switch TP-LINK TL-SF1005D 5-port 10/100Mbps Desktop Switch for $10.
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I have one 64 bit vista hp desktop, 3 x 32 bit vista hp laptops, and one vista ibm laptop all connected to the printer through my wireless network. Not only do they all work fine, but i love that you can scan to the ip address and access a scan on any computer. My trick was to have the "dedicated" desktop that has the solution center on it. Each laptop had the drivers installed via my network, so we did not use the cd for any of them - just the desktop. If there is a problem you have to use the desktop (which is always there anyway) to use the solution center. But we all share printing and it works for a whole household of students (one phd student). I have one 64 bit vista hp desktop, 3 x 32 bit vista hp laptops, and one vista ibm laptop all connected to the printer through my wireless network. Not only do they all work fine, but i love that you can scan to the ip address and access a scan on any computer. My trick was to have the "dedicated" desktop that has the solution center on it. Each laptop had the drivers installed via my network, so we did not use the cd for any of them - just the desktop. If there is a problem you have to use the desktop (which is always there anyway) to use the solution center. But we all share... » Read More I have one 64 bit vista hp desktop, 3 x 32 bit vista hp laptops, and one vista ibm laptop all connected to the printer through my wireless network. Not only do they all work fine, but i love that you can scan to the ip address and access a scan on any computer. My trick was to have the "dedicated" desktop that has the solution center on it. Each laptop had the drivers installed via my network, so we did not use the cd for any of them - just the desktop. If there is a problem you have to use the desktop (which is always there anyway) to use the solution center. But we all share printing and it works for a whole household of students (one phd student). « Show Less
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You currently have a modem router combo from your cable company, this item is a router which would take place of the networking, however there is an additional piece of equipment that you would need, a customer purchased modem, or a purchased cable modem. You would have to get one and call your cable company and give them the numbers for your purchased modem the modem then connects to the router and networks it wirelessly and wired through the house
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If you are good with computers, you should try it. Its not that difficult to set up a router. Put in the CD and instructions will take you most of the way. If you aren't good, look it up online and attempt it before returning, as it doesn't hurt the product. Good luck...
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For me, the AC it´s not good at all. The range is not as good as the N router. For example, I have my AC router in one room and my computer in another room, very close, and I prefer always the N connection because is faster. Maybe the AC is good if you are in the same room, but not for all your house. Next time I will be buying a N900 router with dual band (450+450), not an AC router.
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Yes, I have two desktops that hook up via ethernet cable to the router and a laptop that is wireless. It was a very easy setup. Just hook up the printer to the router pop the disk in and install the drivers on each computer. Took 5 min. Been three months now and no issues.