Thanks for all your answers everyone.
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No, this is a 'switch' which splits the signal from your router to multiple wired devices...
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I agree with the others this is NOT a router. I run a cat5e from one of my router ports to another room and went into the SWITCH . Now this allows me to hook up more devices (ie: blueray, compters, printers, etc) without running cables for each one all over the house. It is just a great extension from one of your ports on a router.
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This will not replace the router, this is a switch only. Get a router e4200v2 instead
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The short answer is "no" unless you do not require WiFi capability (the SE2500 does not support WiFi). To further answer your question, there is a nice write up on the difference between a router and a switch:http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworkhardware/f/routervsswitch.htmBasically, a router (nore expensive than a switch) has the capability to allow the network administrator more flexibility in configuring the local network (there are all sorts of reasons for wanting specific configurations).
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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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No, you cannot use this as a router. as all have said below. it is mainly used, as others have stated, to increase how many devices you can plug into your intranet and internet.
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No you still need a router. A switch allows you to extend coverage to additional wired devices. I have a router and three switches because the router only has 5 ports. I connect the switches to the router and now I have 18 ports in different parts of the building I am in.
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No. I have a router to connect me to the internet and a switch connected to the router so I can connect to additional devices in my home. Here is a link to a more complete explanation of the differences between a router and a switch. http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworkhardware/f/routervsswitch.htm
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First of all this is only a wired switch, so it won't connect any wireless devices. This switch only allows you to connect wired devices within the same network (i.e. your home network). A router allows you to "route" between more than one network (i.e. the Internet and your home network). A wireless router would allow you to connect 2 networks together and provide wireless access to your home devices, a wireless access point works similar to a wired switch by providing wireless access and extending your local home network, but not connecting other networks.
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I am also wondering this, so thanks a lot for asking! Haha- WE NEED ANSWERS. Anyone?
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thanks always to all those who take the time to answer other people's questions. You are stellar!
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THANK YOU FOR ASKING THIS QUESTION!!!!!!! I've been trying to research this all weekend.
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Thank you so much for all the great sites! I can't wait to try them all! I really do appreciate your posting this information!
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Thank you all for the responses and the information. This is really helpful and I really appreciate it.
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Thank you everyone, all of your suggestions have been helpful. Problem is solved :-)
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I know this isn't an answer but just wanted to say thank you for asking the question! I was about to ask the same thing and now I don't have to wait for a response! Excited to buy this now.
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Thank you, David, for taking the time to write such an extensive and knowledgeable reply to my question!
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Thank you all (and the servicemen and women) very much for your response. =)
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Thank you to everyone who took the time to answer. Very much appreciate it. Will now be purchasing.
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If you need anything else just hit me up I have all the answers for you bub!
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Thank you for the link. Wow it is tough but this really helped out. Thanks again.
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Thank you so much for the response with details I appreciate the information, very helpful.
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Thank you for the speedy and helpful response. I'm always grateful for our Amazon customer support base.
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I have a similar problem and these posts have been a tremendous help. Thanks!!!