do you need a physical connection from the router to this extender
1836647
No, it will pick up the WiFi signal, amplify it and resend it. However, I am not satisfied with this product. It did not solve my weak signal problem and then I couldn't get it to make a connection at all. Both Netgear support and my router mfg. support said it is the others problem. I now have it disconnected and remain with very poor and weak WiFi signal 80 feet away from the router.
1836648
No, you don't. Connection can be wireless if your cable provider has you set up with a wireless modum, or similar set up.
1836649
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.
1836650
As long as your router and modem are wireless, no you don't need a physical connection.
1836651
There is no physical connection between your router and extender, it is wireless.
1836652
Actually I never had a "physical connection" from my Wii-capable router to the WN2500RP when I set it up. And because the router I have came from our cable company, it wouldn't "automatically" (push button) configure such as a Netgear router to this extender will. I set it up as per the enclosed instructions manually (easily), and everything worked fine. Once connected, I could move the extender away further and further from the router to see what my maximum range from it was. Hope this helps.
1836653
Only during the initial setup of the extender. Once the setup is complete you may place in anywhere you need it (within reach of a power outlet).
1836654
As long as your route/modem is wireless, then no you don't need a physical connection.
1836655
No, you do not need to physically connect to the router. It must be placed within the wireless router's range, and then extends it further.
1547395
In order to setup this device, you will have to be able to connect to the router's signal your are trying to extend. If you cannot see the signal of the router in the basement, then unfortunately you will be unable to properly setup the device.
239592
No, this allows you to power a compatible EnGenius router or access point using the ethernet cable you are already using to send data too/from the unit to your network. In other words, one less cable, or having to locate an outlet near the unit when its installed remote (in corporate installs)
1911051
You only need to connect it to your computer to set it up. Once it is setup you disconnect it from your computer and install it where ever you want. You never need to connect it to your computer again. The disc that comes with the router will walk you through the setup. Of course you do need to connect it by Ethernet cable to the box you were given by your internet provider. Also you need to plug it into the wall socket.
622652
If You Are On The Internet You Have A Modem Connect The Modem To The Router
2047619
You do not need to plug it into the router, however you do need a cable and a computer that you have administrative rights on. It will require you to go through some pretty simple setup before the extender becomes active. Once setup is complete, you can plug into any wall outlet that is within the range of your current WIFI. I haven't had many connectivity issues yet, if I do a simple unplug/replug does the trick. Hope that helps!
540638
Connect to your router using an ethernet cable or if you want to connect wirelessly you will need to buy additional hardware.
1149203
No it is a router. Some form of wifi or ethernet has to be available For it to do its job.
1528329
You will need an Ethernet cable to connect to your router. This will make you system connected to your wireless network.
598527
Yes, you'll need an existing Internet "wired" connection., this is a router
2002780
I do not think that it will, as it does need a connection from an existing router.
2280229
No you need 2 units, one for the router and one for the modem, then multiple ethernet cables ti connect it all
52441
No. It needs to be physically connected to an Ethernet port either through a wall jack or another router.
1807111
Unfortunately, no. You need physical access to the router and in most cases the password.
1650102
Not sure I follow. It does have a hard line connection if you want. My wireless router for the house Wi-Fi is downstairs. This left no possible way to hard line connect. The Netgear extender is plugged in to a wall socket upstairs and amplifies the signal from weak to excellent, allowing a Wi-Fi connection for my computer to connect to.
986807
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
1453715
I am not sure..I have a windstream wireless router and connects to the engenius to extend my wireless. I live in a mobile home with an add on and the windstream does not go around the corner or through the metal siding. So, I needed to add the repeater.