Does this replace the need for a modem? I shopped for a modem today and was talked into buying this because it is both router and modem.
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Whoever talked you into this because it is both a router and modem did not understand the product. It is not a modem, it is a router that works on two different bands.
629618
No this does not replace a modem. And if this is connected to any Verizon that is attached to your TV, you can not get rid of their device since all DVR function goes through it, simply attach this router to the modem.
2015668
In short: NO. This is a DSL modem/router. DSL service comes through the phone line. If you have a cable hookup, you need a cable modem/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!
1234293
You currently have a modem router combo from your cable company, this item is a router which would take place of the networking, however there is an additional piece of equipment that you would need, a customer purchased modem, or a purchased cable modem. You would have to get one and call your cable company and give them the numbers for your purchased modem the modem then connects to the router and networks it wirelessly and wired through the house
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This is a router, it transmits the signal that the modem is feeding into it. If you are suggesting that it is a range extender for an existing wireless router/modem combo unit, no
545617
Yes, I have two units, one for the wireless phone and one for my modem/router combo. Buyer beware, the unit has been out of production for 10 years, I had to change the batteries on both units before they would work.
247624
This device is only a wireless router. You need a modem and or modem/router combo. This product is not what you need.
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Yes you need a router to make your wifi equiment work. This modem is not wireless. You need to buy a router and connect it to this modem in order to have wireless (wifi)
199438
You should double check with Comcast to ensure that you can use this product with your specific plan, but in general, yes! -- this router is designed to replace an existing cable modem or cable modem/router combination.
1225198
You don't need this modem then. You need a wireless router or a wired router, whichever you prefer.
1136240
If I'm understanding correctly, you're asking if this is the only thing you'd need to have wireless? Technically no, since it has to be paired up with a modem.
2061167
All the other answers are correct, but what many people may not realize is many "modems" are configured as routers too. You need to determine that first.
2282257
This is a wireless modem so you should not need a router unless there are multiple pieces of equipment linked to your network. Is the ps3 wireless?
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This one does not. You will need a separate router, or else buy a combination modem + router model.
477411
No; it is not a modem. It is only a dual-baud router, and not a very good router AT ALL. I highly recommend staying away from Cisco/Linksys dual-baud routers. I recommend ASUS routers. But to continue the answer to your question - It takes an ethernet cable from your DSL Modem as input and provides a dual-baud WiFi signal for wireless use; it also has ethernet out that you can connect your PC to or other wired devices
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i have my internet provider's modem, can i replace it with this so i could have wifi?
799048
Yes it is, no need for both modem and router. A free outlet and more space on top your your desk!