how does it connect to my router or cable modem? i don't see a main internet line conection.
1590714
Like others said here, I just connected it from my existing router into the first plug on this switch and it worked like magic. I used about 80feet of Cat-6 wire with the RJ45 end and have no loss in internet speed.
1590715
Network port in modem to number one port in switch then any port from switch to network card in computer.if you're using a modem router or router Internet port from router to number 1 port on the switch then any port from switch to network card in computer .
1590716
Just plug your LAN connection into any of the ports. It makes no difference where any of the connections go. The switch will automatically sense the connections.
1590717
You can use any port, this switch is brainless and does not manage any on the traffic flow.
1590718
It connects via a Cat-6 network cable with an RJ45 end. Any of the ports will work. A straight-through cable will work fine. It's a switch, not a router, so you will still need a router between this and a cable modem, unless your cable modem has an integrated router. Since you mentioned both, I would suggest just hooking up a LAN FE port on your router into any one of the ports on this switch.
1590719
all of the ports are the same as ethernet is bidirectional- i.e., there are no inputs vs. ouputs, there are just 'puts'.
1590720
As stated it connects via a patch cable or ethernet cable up to couple of of hundred feet to the router. It will auto configure.
1590721
Plug your internet supply into the first port. It might not matter which port, but since that is typical that is what I did. I have two of these working well at my house.
1590722
Plug the Internet feed into port 1 and use the other ports for your network devices.
1401967
Looks like you have to hook up to the internet via an ethernet cable. I'm going to hold out for a wireless unit.
1311575
This is simply your antenna for your computer. I put this on because of a weak signal from my network adapter to the other side of the house. This makes the receiving signal nice and strong on my desk top. So, yes, you still need a router connected to your cable outlet or where ever your connection originates. Good luck.
642846
This is not a modem that can connect directly to any internet provider. Whatever you current internet connection you have subscribed to, you still require their modem. Simply connect the Ethernet cable from your ISPs modem to the WAN port of this TP Link router.
1832051
First you connect modem to the internet, than connect router. Cisco is connected to plug #1 of the router in my case. Or see the answer by Mr. Ramos, also correct.
1834054
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
107726
This device should be connected to a modem first the same way you'd connect your router, for example. I'd suggest to use a coax splitter as well.Coax cable will go to the modem and to MoCA adapter and a LAN cable will connect your modem/Router and MoCA. Don't forget that you'll need at least two MoCA adapters to set up the network or you'll need a MoCA ready modem.
1050538
I assume it's a combined modem/router bought or rented from your ISP. The easiest workaround would be to buy a second wireless router, plug it into a line on the ISP router. You can then setup a wireless network using "your" router.
1870256
I have this DSL modem/router. It is for phone internet (internet through the phone company) and not cable router (through cable company). I had trouble setting it up... come to find out it was the phone company's issue... they connected my internet to a second line! Other than that... the device has worked spectacularly. No issues!
1698008
The unit is wired to the router. It has an "in" and "out" connection for the CAT 5 router cable
1598995
I don't think I can really help; I just connected mine to the TV and followed steps. However I have wireless dsl through my local phone company so I did not hook anything to a router.
1212068
Simple! Plug it in! Try to plug it in within direct line-of-sight of your modem.
2194345
I'm sorry, I couldnt tell you. I connected mine from a cable modem/router to a pc on the other side of my home and it worked fine. Sorry I couldnt really answer your question
2063378
It has a POE, Cat5 plugs into one end going to the device and a Cat5 on the other end going directly to my home router. I have it as my access point, then I have a bridge over at my brother's house (same device). It cannot connect wirelessly to your home router.
506091
there is an exit in the back called "lan" connect the cable there and from there to the exit in the router. hope it helps
923021
It says to connect to the tower! So check your tower and see if you have a USB or Ethernet. My Comcast modem /router has both. Some routers only have Ethernet.
1572168
You need a modem to feed into the router. Then your computer and game systems are wired to the router.