is connection to the router necesary for setup?
1238866
For the original setup, I found it easier to configure with a connection to my computer. You should be able to do all your configurations this way and then you will be connected to your router via your wifi network. Overall, I didn't really like this Extender. There are better and easier ones to configure (Netgear).
1238867
Yes via wireless or wired but your computer has to see it (connect) to set it up.
1238868
yes .It will setup wireless but it has to be connect to router to get a internet signal
1238869
A wired connection to the router is not necessary for setup. However, during setup, you will want the extender, the router, and the computer used for setup to be in fairly close proximity of one another.
2241415
Yes, Router will be needed to connect wireless devices. Modem is a short of access point to access intrrnet from your service provider but using ethernet cable. You can buy separate router and create your own wireless network.
656137
Very simple: there are four slots on the back to connect computers to, and one that connects to your router. You have to set up the connection with your operating system networking software, but I managed it with a linux computer (which I know nothing about) that had no instructions (which I probably wouldn't have understood anyway.)
268670
Once set up, this is true, nothing but the router needs to be within wireless range. It does need a computer (or tablet will work, too, I think) with a wireless connection for the initial setup.
2268510
If says connected,it means setup is ok. Please help us with some screen shot enable better solution.
594133
This will work, but you will also need to setup a VLAN-Aware Router as well.
952751
We are running this router on a DSL line. We did this configuration some time ago, but I remember you needed a computer with wired access via an Ethernet port to configure it. I had to borrow someone's laptop to do it as my laptop did not have the necessary port. The instructions were in the manual that did not come with my device, but I was able to find them online. It was a relatively easy setup as I remember.
338478
It's pretty easy. Follow the instructions on the setup disk and select security level. Run one cable from modem to router and from router to PC. Make sure to lock it down with a good password.
332968
Yes. Plus it into your modem and connect to it either wired or wireless. No problem. be sure to set security on the router.
1818231
Yes. But why not connect your router to your modem, and the switch to the router?
1700348
The main thing is to set up the port forwarding in your router. If you post the model number of your router, someone can probably find the manual and walk you through it.
398793
Correct. The configuration is a bit complicated, but it's a fantastic router with great features if you know how to set it up.
831574
Two suggestions are 1) Try the wired connection to perform setup. 2) Try your WiFi password.
1368730
I agree with Amanda's comment. Ethernet cable from router to computer is only for the initial set-up.
1406180
Simple answer is yes. It gets to be a question of just how portable you need your router to be.
110055
Yes you do need a Ethernet connection to do the initial set up and any updates also
1874931
Yes. You'd plug in an ethernet cable in the back (a cable is also included) and to his router and you'll be up and running. Do make sure you safeguard the network by setting up the security settings on the device.