can I connect this router to my DSL laptop?
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It does not have a phone jack. If your laptop plugs directly into the phone line, then you will need a modem. If you are looking for wifi, many modern modems act as wireless routers as well
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Not without an external modem, as this laptop, as with most modern laptops, does not have a modem built in. You'd need something like http://amzn.com/B004BU8O9Y to connect.
1997977
no. That's not the way DSL works. What you need is a range extender. I recommend the AMPED range extender: Amped Wireless REA20 700mW High Power Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Range Extender I've purchased this for clients and it is EXTREMELY reliable and certain/simple to set up. A bit dear in price, but you'll forget that after one month.
916130
probably. this router is junk, imo. look into the asus or netgear as alternatives
507779
Nope, just link it to your router, I had no problems with this unit, I am still using it today, no problems.
2038817
Yes. This is a basic switch, so connecting it to your router can serve as a useful extension of wired ports off your router. I disagree with the previous answer that indicated this unit is a router. It is not. It is a switch. Your router logs into your ISP, provides firewall, implements DHCP, and possibly your wireless service (etc). This device is not capable of doing any of that.
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very involved answer. I don't recall if the DSL modem defaults to 192.168.1.1 or what. The bottom line is you have to put the DSL modem on it's own subnet (192.168.1.1) and the router on another subnet (192.168.2.1) or vice versus. The router should find the DSL modem as a device and configure itself accordingly...to get to the internet.I tried this DSL modem and it failed on me several times in a week of use. So I sent it back. Even tried two of them - same results.
1248773
Nope. It has built-in WiFi and will connect directly to your router. Works well.
551286
No, you can connect the unit directly to a standard router or switch - hub. This will link both network environments.
1391163
It's not a router, but connecting one of the ports to a router might work. You'd still need a router somewhere in your network.
1658500
No. This device is designed to connect the computer to a WIFI router, not the other way around.SoftAP may make this possible but check out whether it is doable on your computer before you buy.
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do u hv. a router frm. comcast ? if so, then you should be able to plug in your internet connection from router into this wireless router
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Yes...I have windows 8 on my laptop and I have no problems connecting to my router.
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It works off of WiFi. You should be able to get a wireless router for your dsl modem.
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I believe not. You still need a router if you want to connect multiple devices in your home network. Your power line does not have routing capabilities. Good luck.
987329
You will need to buy an USB wireless adapter and then it will pick up your router. Thanks, Computer World
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Sure if you want to. http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/convert_wifi_router_to_access_point.htm