what is a Wi fi Router and how do I get one ? if I for example want to send e-mails at the beach will I be able to ?
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Incidentally, you can buy a router in many general merchandise stores like Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, etc.
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A Wi-Fi router is a small device that hooks up to the internet via a small cable plugged into a modem (another small device). It allows you to connect to the internet via wireless signals between your iPad or other device and the wireless router. However, they can only work effectively at distances of about 30 feet from the Wi-Fi router. If you go to the beach and expect connectivity to the internet, you will need a device that can either a) connect to the internet via a wireless connection called Bluetooth to your smartphone or other device, or b) accept a dongle (another small device) that plugs into a USB port on your device (if it has one) and can receive Wi-Fi signals from cell towers in the area through a cell phone provider like Verizon. Do some investigation with helpful/knowledgeable sales people and find out what is best for your device (tablet, etc) and location.
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A WiFi router takes an incoming broadband Internet signal and distributes it through wires or wirelessly to other devices so they can connect to the Internet.In order to send email at the beach, you need a smartphone or a MiFi device that connects wirelessly to the Internet. Then you can take that signal and make it available to multiple other wireless devices, like a laptop or smartphone.Check with the provider of your cellular or broadband service.Good luck,Jim
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You can purchase an ATT "Hotspot" . It works just like a router. I pay $50. A month for its data plan. We have a second home without Internet service and it works great, and keep in mind, this works where ever you can get an ATT signal. I believe Verizon offers the same thing, however their plan may be a little different .
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All routers can support any OS that supports networking. Some routers have software that makes things "easier", but this is not needed, and in most cases, useless. Your router will have an IP address which you type in any modern browser (including Safari) which you can manage the operations of the router from there.
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You can only extend the range of your network with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme, unless you connect it with a cable to your router. Still needs to be closer to where you sit than the wireless router.
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I don't know why someone wrote it's only a router because it's both. All I have is this one box and so many wifi devices connected to it. iPhones, roku player, amazon fire tv's, laptops, wifi printer, and an apple tv. Oh and Dlink wifi cameras too. I love modems with built in routers. I never had to use a modem and a router separately before. Wouldn't even know how to hook the two up. I guess I'll watch a YouTube video just so I could have a clue. But yes this one box is all you'll need. My internet provider is Comcast.
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Hi Anne, This is a Modem only. It has no inherent router/wireless capabilities. It has a port for the Coaxial cable and another port, Ethernet, to plug in the Cable from your router. Normally, your router will have a special ethernet port for the wire to the modem and 4 other ethernet ports.I have this modem for over a year now and it has been pretty reliable, only dropping the connection when Comcast burps.Good Luck Jim
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No. Most modems do not have WiFi capability. You'll need to plug the modem into a device such as a router that has WiFi capability. That's the typical arrangement, and better than a combination modem/router, since you can replace or update the modem or router without having to buy the other.
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This not a modem this is an AP. But what you are intending would work if you connect this to your modem through a LAN cable and use the wireless SSID from netgear. I believe that you will still have to use your modem and are talking about the "weak" wireless connection through your modem. So in this case your modem is acting as modem + wireless router. Also check other high strength routers or may be amplifiers if you just want that. There should be a comparison for strengths of routers somewhere. I use this in my apt so cannot comment on the range.
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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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No. This is the modem only. You will need a router of some sort to have Wi-Fi.
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You have to have a data plan with a carrier in order to use wireless without a router. If you are within range of wifi connection and know the password (some dont require a password) you can use that service. The data plan is handy when you're on the road. Most public places have wifi available. Your device will ask you which service you want to use
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I would buy a router. The main purpose of this unit is to extend the wireless signal so you get greater coverage of your WiFi network.
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Could you please explain in more detail. Are you trying to say you would like to use this item to connect via Wi-Fi? If so, then no, you cannot do that with this item, this item is just a switch. What you need is a Wireless Router.
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If the hotel has wifi you don't need a wireless router. This is used to create a wireless connection from a wired earthnet connection.
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Yes, you need to buy a separate wireless router. I think it is called a W1000. I got mine pretty cheap though.
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you need the internet. additionally,i never could get it set up without being able to hard wire it to a router before using it wirelessly. which made it useless for my situation.(no access to router, just a wireless signal.
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Yes, you can use it as a wifi router only - the internal hard drive is optional. You won't be sorry with the speed of this - it's excellent!!
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This modem / Router is WIFI capable. The antenna is built in. Most new modems have the antenna built in now.