Can this router be used in conjunction with only a DSL internet router to become a wireless router for the house?
1768268
You could connect this router as an Access Point to get wireless. Its range is reasonable but whether it can cover your whole house depends on many factors.
385978
Yes, you sure can. This is exactly the case I'm using it now: A Powerine 500 WiFi AP pair to extend the internet access from the router in my IT center to a home office with cable and wireless connectivity, and a Powerline 200 to get the internet access to another room with ethernet calbe connection.
1347710
This is a modem and wireless router built in. This would be redundant. what is the point?
198027
To the best of my knowledge it is only intended as a range extender and not designed to provide the services of a router. I have a very large ranch style, single story home, and router in my office is over 100 feet from the opposite end of the house. This unit significantly improved my signal strength, ending dropped connections from wireless devices in use on the other end of the house, and the guest house on the property.
794955
Yes. I put a router on the receiving end. I did convert it to function as a WAP, but I'm sure it would work fine as a router.
332967
I don't see why it wouldn't. I haven't used DSL, but I assume it has a modem device similar to a cable modem like the one I have been using. This router plugs into that rather than directly to the DSL line. That said, I didn't have good experience with this router and would recommend against it.
452992
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.
1034922
If you have the know how; you can take an old router and possibly turn it into a wireless bridge which may work better.
327705
As long as you have internet access via some type of modem (cable, dsl etc.), yes, you absolutely will. This wireless router let's you set up a wireless network in your house and any device that has wifi capabilities such as smart phones, tablets, laptop or desktop computers with wifi, will be able to connect to the router and have internet access.
314553
Unfortunately no. Still needs a wireless router attached. Either way, it didn't work in our home with Comcast, so don't buy if that's your provider.
425452
This is only an access point. Since you already have a router this access point will work fine.
1553590
I'm sorry but this is strictly a modem. I bought a wireless router to go with it. I mistakenly answered yes, so i you got a yes from me oops it's a NO. This is strictly a modem.
1560430
Yes, there is the option in the router console to set it up as a wireless repeater, though I don't have personal experience with using it in that capacity.
397576
Yes, but you may have to configure it differently if it's not the main router on your network.
40145
Yes - I would go cable modem to wireless router then from router to switch all with an ethernet cable. This is how I have it setup on my network.
196998
No. It has an integrated wireless antenna. Your router can be anywhere in the house.
38538
Yes it could be used for that... I would suggest an upgrade in the modem as the rj45 port is only 10 mbps and I would recommend a 100 mb port to a switch then use the switch as a distribution point [as the Homeportal only has a wan port]. Then put a switch out in the house where needed connected by cat 5e or 6 wire. This will allow home traffic between devices to travel at giga speeds. Still internet speed will be extremely slow due to the DSL modem/router and there is no headroom for use by more than one person at a time. But if you have no need to distribute the signal to only one room then a wire from the DSL modem to a switch is fine and devices connected to the switch can communicate at a higher speed.