do i need a modem with this? or can i just connect my computer and game systems to this?
1572168
You need a modem to feed into the router. Then your computer and game systems are wired to the router.
1572169
This is a router only. Depending on your type of internet service (e.g. cable, DSL, etc) you will need some type of "modem". Some manufacturers build cable modems and DSL modems with routers built in. If you need both, then it would be more economical to purchase a modem/router combination.
646384
Yes, you would also need the modem. The internet provider I am currently using provided the modem, but I needed to purchase the router - so it is not "all in one".
1941905
No, you need the modem to convert the incoming analog signal to a digital signal. There are modems that have built in routers which would eliminate one device in your network and possibly help a bit with latency.
966657
Yes you will need some sort of router, this will not affect your computer speed.
1600676
May have to Google that. I have a security system that it works through so they will need some sort of a modem or something. Sorry I can't be of more help.
779038
No. If you have a wireless connection, chances are you don't need anything else. I did, however, as I am using a free-wireless connection and don't have access to the main router. I just hooked the connector to my laptop and created a Nintendo-exclusive access point for both my DS and Wii.
561645
No , you need to run a sepret Ethernet cord . One of the best cords is a cat 6
1420754
Yes you can but i would recommend connecting it via Lan cable to avoid any error when you want to set it to your requirements because it will ask for that.
2076147
Don't think so. I need a separate Null Modem cable to connect to my devices.
2256371
First, keep in mind this is only worth buying if you already have a wireless 802.11AC router to connect to. Second, to answer your question: You really don't need bandwidth for gaming, it's all about latency of your internet provider to the game servers. However, you do need an internet connection. If you're having issues connecting to your wireless due to your distance from the router, this may provide benefit over a built in wireless card. This is more ideal for people that use a laptop or PC to watch recorded HD content or movies that are stored on a remote PC and have a wireless AC router to pair with. It works well on USB 2.0, but to get full AC speeds it needs to be connected to a USB 3.0 port.
2029463
No you need internet. If your going to get one i would get a magic jack instead. Net talk has no support
1692391
Yes, but remember that this is not a DSL modem. It has the necessary setup needed to connect to anything, really.
711698
This is a little late but it may help anyone looking in the future: Wireless isn't the most stable consistent connection. Its great for generic internet but gaming is very demanding. You have the potential to run into hiccups with your connection. I quickly switched from a wireless adapter to this netgear powerline kit. Now the boxes will use the electrical wiring to transmit the signal so if the wiring isn't from one outlet to the other it won't work but it is almost as good as a direct ethernet connection (which is the best option if possible.)
1225198
You don't need this modem then. You need a wireless router or a wired router, whichever you prefer.
47994
Rhema; Yes, you can use this. What you will have is an ethernet connection. The speed of your internet will not keep this device from working.
953673
I have a cable modem but google it or get the online instructions, they should let you know.
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I would recommend faster internet than DSL for online gaming, like cable internet. If your stuck with DSL like I am tho, this modem does work great. Its a much more stable connection than what AT&T sold me and works really good with my Asus RT-AC68U.