A router on both ends? If I have two nearby devices to network, say a media HDD and a TV, can I plug one of these Netgear units into my DSL router, and then plug the other Netgear into another router, to which the TV and HDD would then be connected...
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Texas, You are on the right track, but you don't need a router for the second location (to 'save' the port). A simple/cheap 100Mbps (or greater) switch is all you need on that side. They cost as little as 15$
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Yes. I did this downstairs with a second adapter to switch Ethernet to multiple devices. The first one upstairs gets Ethernet directly from my router.
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You should be able to but realize that you have to have separate ports on your router, one for each device, and you will need a total of 5 RJ45 cables: one cable from each router port to the 1st splitter, one cable from the 1st splitter to the second splitter, and one cable from each device to the second splitter. See the Amazon site for for the kit and click on the picture to see the expanded view which gives diagrams for proper hook-up. Instead of 2 pcs you will substitute one ps4 and one smart tv.
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You cannot use this directly between your modem and your other devices (guessing that is how you hooked it up) you must use a router in between so it would be Modem -> Router -> Switch. Hooked together in that order.
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I no longer work for NETGEAR, but I'll help you if I can. Are you able to connect your PS3 or XBOX to the network and the internet if you connect directly to the router?Are you able to connect your PS3 or XBOX to the internet if you connect directly to the cable or DSL modem?
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Nope, just link it to your router, I had no problems with this unit, I am still using it today, no problems.
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No. It is essentially and Ethernet splitter. I have a Ethernet line run to a room in my house from my router, this allows me to connect multiple devices to that Ethernet line instead of a wireless connection.
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Yes, depending on your setup. It is a hardware raid, so that means that you can set it up so that whichever device you plug it into will just see it as a large hard drive. It really depends on the router. What this device can't do is act as it's own NAS--you essentially just need to think of this device as a large USB hard drive, and then find a solution that works with it.
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Extender only but I have mine set-up next to the equipment (X-Box, Blu-ray player, TV) on the other room and have them plugged into the unit itself so I can solidly stream media between the extender and router via the 5GHz bandwidth and then send out a 2.4 GHz signal for tablets, guest networks, etc. from the extender. Netgear calls the the "fastlane" approach. I have this laptop connect to the router via the now less crowded 2.4 GHz bandwidth channel since I have each (router and extender) set to use different 2.4 Ghz channels for broadcasting while connecting to each other via the 5 GHz bandwidth. This minimizes interference. Extender only but I have mine set-up next to the equipment (X-Box, Blu-ray player, TV) on the other room and have them plugged into the unit itself so I can solidly stream media between the extender and router via the 5GHz bandwidth and then send out a 2.4 GHz signal for tablets, guest networks, etc. from the extender. Netgear calls the the "fastlane" approach. I have this laptop connect to the router via the now less crowded 2.4 GHz bandwidth channel since I have each (router and extender) set to use different 2.4 Ghz channels for broadcasting while connecting to each other via... » Read More Extender only but I have mine set-up next to the equipment (X-Box, Blu-ray player, TV) on the other room and have them plugged into the unit itself so I can solidly stream media between the extender and router via the 5GHz bandwidth and then send out a 2.4 GHz signal for tablets, guest networks, etc. from the extender. Netgear calls the the "fastlane" approach. I have this laptop connect to the router via the now less crowded 2.4 GHz bandwidth channel since I have each (router and extender) set to use different 2.4 Ghz channels for broadcasting while connecting to each other via the 5 GHz bandwidth. This minimizes interference. « Show Less
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HDMI signal can not run through a network router. You can use a HDMI splitter before or after the extenders to split the signal. I know that works.
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No you need 2 units, one for the router and one for the modem, then multiple ethernet cables ti connect it all
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Can this router be used to connected a wired device to the wireless network? I have e a tv that is only wired and I would to use this router as a bridge to pull down the wireless signal and transfer them to an Ethernet port. Thank you.
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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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you can but you do need a small router. the splitter cables plugs into the router and the router output connects to the network. that's my setup and it has been working fine for months.( $10 -$15 bucks router}
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I don't have that setup but I imagine it would work. If you connect it to your router in one room and then the 2nd unit in another room, you get an ethernet jack which is now direct to your router connected via your home wiring. The question would be how you would connect or split the cable ethernet to existing sevice and to where you want to add service. I hope this helps.
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No. These have nothing to do with your router or Ethernet. These just happen to be using Ethernet wire, because it is cheap and effective, to run HDMI signals from point a to b. It starts with HDMI and ends with HDMI. There is no internet involved.
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It can be done, but the best results would be if the main router is in the middle of the house and you use an extender halfway towards each end of the house from the middle. That way, the extenders wouldn't likely be picking up on the other extender's signal, but instead extending the original router signal.