Can I use regular Internet or do I need a higher download speeds for it to work?
1845343
Regular broadband connection should work fine . I have a 3mbps speed internet connection and it works fine.
1845344
regular Internet is fine, however you better set up the DYNDNS LINK,if you dont know how to do that, then e-mail me back!
1845345
Although I haven't tried it myself over a "slow" connection, the manual says that a connection speed of 1Mbps is the minimum required and it is helpful to verify that you meet the requirement by visiting www.SpeedTest.net
1845346
I have a slow cable modem, it's hard to say what "regular" and "higher download speeds" mean to different people, but for my area 12 MBPS is about as slow as it gets. That being said, I run a lot on those 12 megs, so if you had 6 MBPS DSL or something like that you would probably be fine. If you mean a 56k modem, I can't say for sure but I wouldn't bet on any video streaming working out.
1169585
Honestly the one I received was absolutely terrible in both internet speed when it was able to connect... Which was barely ever. I'm sure you are able to considering it is xp but good luck getting a better model than me.
653279
I had one and I think it needed Internet however it wasn't what I expected . Bulky and not that easy to use . Good luck!&#128526;&#127797;
1177995
I would say it depends on your download speed. I have VERY SLOW internet where I live. It works great on the computer as an application. However, you may be able to utilize some of the online tutorials better than I. As far as instruction goes, I think you get the same stuff, either way. I did the download and I am loving it.
651880
No you can't. You will have to select a different WIFI network to use the internet.
110481
Based on other customer reviews, I would say no- it does not contain enough Internet for todays most common needs. I would suggest upgrading to something faster- a 9600 baud modem would be good, though a 14,400 would really give you a big boost.
1537131
No. If you're downloading at 6 megabytes/sec, then multiplied by 8 (6*8=48) you are getting about 48 megabits download speed, which is what you are paying for. Your download speed matches your internet data plan, if you require faster speeds you should change your internet plan.
935445
The simple answer is yes. For a longer explanation though, your router doesn't have much effect on either of those. Generally speaking, all routers do is help you secure and control how your home network functions. What will actually determine how well you can do such activities is the internet package you have with your internet service provider. Higher maximum download speeds will make sure most problems with using those services, if any issues do arise, are not on your end.Basically, if everything's already working fine, no you don't need it.
1817
what exactly do you want to do? If you mean like an access point. No it does not work like that. Buy a regular router instead. Buy this one instead D-Link Wireless N 300 Mbps Home Cloud App-Enabled Broadband Router (DIR-605L)
920064
Dial up will not work, but basic high speed DSL or Cable will work fine. The minimum internet speed requirement recommended by Phone Power is 128 kbps upload and 768 kbps download. Most packages today are beyond this. What is more important than the speed is jitter. You can test the jitter at http://www.phonepower.com/speedtest . I have taken my service with me to 3rd World Countries where the connection was less than the recommended 128/768 and still placed high quality calls because the jitter was low. Phone Power also has a lower quality codec that you can set on your account that uses less bandwidth and will work quite well on lower speed connections. Dial up will not work, but basic high speed DSL or Cable will work fine. The minimum internet speed requirement recommended by Phone Power is 128 kbps upload and 768 kbps download. Most packages today are beyond this. What is more important than the speed is jitter. You can test the jitter at http://www.phonepower.com/speedtest . I have taken my service with me to 3rd World Countries where the connection was less than the recommended 128/768 and still placed high quality calls because the jitter was low. Phone Power also has a lower quality codec that you can set on your account that uses... » Read More Dial up will not work, but basic high speed DSL or Cable will work fine. The minimum internet speed requirement recommended by Phone Power is 128 kbps upload and 768 kbps download. Most packages today are beyond this. What is more important than the speed is jitter. You can test the jitter at http://www.phonepower.com/speedtest . I have taken my service with me to 3rd World Countries where the connection was less than the recommended 128/768 and still placed high quality calls because the jitter was low. Phone Power also has a lower quality codec that you can set on your account that uses less bandwidth and will work quite well on lower speed connections. « Show Less
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Do you need a router, possibly, depends on you ISP. Will it slow you down, absolutely not.
391913
Yes you still need an Internet service provider. This unit just helps you get a greater distance from a WiFi source.
1616761
According to the Ooma website, "you will need a high-speed Internet connection equivalent to at least a typical DSL connection with 384 kbps upstream and downstream". If you're interested, Ooma has a line speed test here: http://www.ooma.com/support/internet-speed-test
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Yes, as long as you have good bandwidth speed. I had 2.5 Mbps download speed and .44 upload and the images were grainy. When I got the speed up to 12 Mbps download and .8 upload they were great. It also helps if you have this device near the modem/router so the wireless signal is strong.
444076
Yes and no. You are allowed 3 gig of high speed data and after that it throttles back to less than dial up speeds. If you are a heavy data user it's not for you.
1438068
Get a better internet connection and use a Ethernet wired connection to go on-line (no WiFi). Had the exact same issues until I discovered that my standard Time Warner standard internet connection was barely able to keep up with the HD bandwidth requirement and my WiFi signal was only average due to the router being on the other end of the house. This resulted in many frequent video breakups and rebuffering episodes, which was annoying to say the least and discouraged watching online content. Broke down and pulled CAT6 cabling throughout the house, and upgraded Time Warner to Turbo level to get close to 20Mbs vs. the standard 10Mbps. A one time pain, but it makes all the difference in the world. Will never go back to using WiFi again except for basic web surfing on the laptop. Also, using the right router can make or break the difference. I got rid of my Time Warner provided WiFi integrated router to a dedicated Cisco small business router. Huge difference, and can now run gigabit, which far exceeds the requirement of what my Samsung TV & BluRay requires.
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Rhema, your internet connection speed doesnt matter. You would connect this adapter to a switch or directly to your cable modem/router. All that is required is ethernet. Your bandwidth will be limited to the spec of your internet connection.