How does this work? Do I need to subscribe to a service such as AT&amp;T to get WiFi in my home?
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First of all this device allows you to connect a non-WiFi computer to a WiFi network. It is an after-market device that allows the WiFi connection. WiFi in your home is another topic altogether. You need to have an internet connection either through telephone lines, such as dial-up or DSL, or cable, such as Cox, or satellite, such as Wildblue or HughsNet. WiFi in your home is a communication system that can be setup with a Windows system or a Mac system. The WiFi system is called a network. First get the internet into your home, then set up the home network, then if you need it, modify your computer with the device you were inquiring about. Sounds like you may need some hands on help getting this set up. As easy as the computer folks say it is, it is not easy when you don't know where to start. Good luck. Some hands on help will get you understanding this stuff in time.
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This is just a modem. You will need a router to distribute wifi around your place.
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I bought Ooma with wireless. It did not work for me. However, when I plugged it into the back of the router it works perfectly. We have used it for about 6 months now and we can't tell any difference in service from our old ATT connection except for the bill being less than 5 dollars a month:)
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This is only a cable modem and not a wireless router or access point.. You will need to purchase another device to accomplish that, or get an all in one cable modem/wifi router instead...
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No you do not.Your equipment will work with any Wifi. You will only need a SIM card if you want to purchase data from a carrier .
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If I purchase a net10 $25 plan can i still use my wi fi at home to connect?
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A qualifying "Yes". First you need your own WiFi Router. From your WiFi Router you need to set up what I call the receiver-TP-LINK end (the unit on the left in the photograph on Amazon) and, following the instructions the kit provides, you sync your WiFi Router signal and password into the receiver-TP-LINK The receiver-TP_LINK sends the WiFi signal through the electrical wiring of your house to the what I call transmitter (the unit on the right in the photo). The transmitter sends both WiFi from it and can also be hard wired via 10_BaseT cables acting as a regular router. But remember the system goes into sleep mode when any receiving units like your computer, Apple TV, Roku, BluRay, iPhone, etc., are not in use causing a time delay in connecting to the internet. Second to note is so far all I can get is the 2GB band, no 5GB. Thus, the signal speed is slower and could be an issue with gamers. Third and very important is the whole system will not work through any wall circuits in the house connected to GFCI aka GFI. (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) These circuits are usually restricted to bathrooms but can be found elsewhere in newer homes and apartments. These comments are from my experience.
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wifi is built in, but you need to have the signal in your household...from a router
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Need to buy wi-fi thru some carrier like AT&T; or Verizon until and unless you going to hook up the device to your home wi-fi ...
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I replaced my AT&T; modem with a TP-Link and it was very easy to configure. If you don't have much experience with configuration of routers or wireless just follow the instructions. I haven't had any issues since installation and I've got around 12 devices connected to mine. Hope this helps.
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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)
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It uses wifi and cellular service to connect to the internet. For wifi you must be in a hot spot (such as home, office, etc.). If you are not in a wifi hot spot you can connect through a cellular phone network if you are in the service area. The cellular service area is much larger than wifi hot spot coverage. In this case, only AT&T and T-mobile systems are supported. It's like adding a cellphone connect card to your laptop. And yes, you pay for the cellular service.
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Depends. It is not a 3G unit (which would require an account with a wireless provider anyway). This device will create a wifi connection as long as you have a wired internet connection available to plug into. You may also be able to use as a repeater for an existing weak wifi signal.
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That's right. Just plug in Wifi and let it set up. No extra charge or contract from wireless carrier. Really boosts signal.
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Hello. If you will need to get on the Web away from your wireless (whether that be at home or work), then yes, you will need to add it to your Verizon service. For us, we didn't have to, since everywhere we go, we can connect to wireless Internet. You can also purchase a plug in adapter that fits into any standard wall outlet and get WIFI without having to purchase extra WIFI service through Verizon. We have one that I bought here on Amazon, and that seems to work well. Hope this helps. Try a universal WI-FI repeater and extender search on Amazon if you don't wan't/need to purchase extra service. It may be less expensive for you. Hello. If you will need to get on the Web away from your wireless (whether that be at home or work), then yes, you will need to add it to your Verizon service. For us, we didn't have to, since everywhere we go, we can connect to wireless Internet. You can also purchase a plug in adapter that fits into any standard wall outlet and get WIFI without having to purchase extra WIFI service through Verizon. We have one that I bought here on Amazon, and that seems to work well. Hope this helps. Try a universal WI-FI repeater and extender search on Amazon if you don't wan't/need to purchase extra... » Read More Hello. If you will need to get on the Web away from your wireless (whether that be at home or work), then yes, you will need to add it to your Verizon service. For us, we didn't have to, since everywhere we go, we can connect to wireless Internet. You can also purchase a plug in adapter that fits into any standard wall outlet and get WIFI without having to purchase extra WIFI service through Verizon. We have one that I bought here on Amazon, and that seems to work well. Hope this helps. Try a universal WI-FI repeater and extender search on Amazon if you don't wan't/need to purchase extra service. It may be less expensive for you. « Show Less
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I can get my email and access the web using either verizon's mifi modem or AT&T;'s laptop connect modem. Haven't tried using an unsecure wifi modem like starbuck's but don't see why not. The device scans for wifi just like a laptop and lets you know what is available if they are secure or unsecured and if you have the password for the secured networks you can get on the net.
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As long as you have a router with a network in your home, or an access point if you're not home, that's all you need. The wifi is built in, you just have to connect to the network