Can I do wired and wireless networking using one Router?
Yes. Linksys by Cisco Wireless Broadband Routers have four Ethernet ports and support up to 32 wireless users.
Can I use a Wireless Access Point to connect multiple computers to my cable/DSL modem for shared Internet access?
No, to share Internet access, you need a Router. Linksys by Cisco makes several Wireless Broadband Router models that contain both access point and router capabilities in one device.
What is ad-hoc and infrastructure mode?
Ad-hoc is a peer-to-peer configuration in which a group of wireless devices communicate directly with each other without the use of an access point. Infrastructure mode is a configuration in which a wireless network communicates with a wired network via an access point.
What's the difference between a Wireless Access Point and a Wireless Broadband Router?
A Wireless Access Point connects to another hub, switch, or router for wireless access, while a Wireless Broadband Router has both access point capabilities for wireless access and routing features to share the broadband connection.
How can I minimize interference between my 2.4 GHz phone system and my Wireless-B or G network?
There are a few steps you can take. You can change the channel of the phone or the Router so they use different channels. Or you can move the phone's base station so that it's farther away from the Router. A dual-band router will enable you to use the less crowded 5 GHz radio band. You could also buy a different phone system that operates on either 900 MHz or 5 GHz.
What kinds of modems or types of Internet access do routers work with?
Linksys by Cisco Routers only work with external cable or DSL modems featuring Ethernet ports. They do not work with ISDN, satellite connections, dial-up modems or modems featuring USB or RJ-11 connections.
What operating systems are compatible?
Linksys by Cisco routers are compatible with any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP.
Does a router replace the modem?
No, the router must be connected to a cable or DSL modem.
How can I add wireless capability to my existing wired network?
Connect a wireless access point to your existing router. You’ll also need to get wireless network adapters of the same wireless standard for the computers and devices (like a printserver) you want on your wireless network.
Do 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n products work with each other?
802.11a-only products can only communicate with other 802.11a-only products that use the 5 GHz frequency. 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n products talk to each other using 2.5 GHz frequency. A dual-band router such as the Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router (WRT610N) will allow communication between 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n devices.
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