Electronics

[betteb]

On 7/23/2014 Caffeina said:

The new router will be fine. It just has extra speed capability.

Thanks

[betteb]

On 7/23/2014 ritasNo1Fan said: You are correct. The modem has to be Cable company activated. Router you can do yourself. Comcast wouldn't help me with my router because it is one I bought, not from them. I know you will have to add new password to router and then change your computer p-word. Did a DVD come with new router?

Yes it did. I can get it installed ok. Just the different numbers made me wonder, LOL

Thanks

[hckynut]

On 7/23/2014 betteb said:

I bought a new router, looking for a little more range than my old one.

My old one has 10/100 ethernet ports

I just realized this new router says it has 10/100/1000 gigabit ports.

Will this work with my current modem?

TIA

Hi betteb

Did you get get it working ok? Not familiar with your new router model, but I know that depending on how many wi-fi devices are used it can slow down it immensely. I was having some issues when my DSL speed was only 1.5mbps. After years I finally now have an 8mbps speed so everything is working fine now.

I have only the 2 TV and 2 Blu-ray players that are using the wi-fi but they do not effect it if I have them turned off. My wife has her smart phone and tablet and she has them on most of the time.

If I get a new router it will be one that handles more devices without sacrificing any speed. Hope it is working for you.

[DoneTryin]

On 7/23/2014 gonnab said:

On another note. Have you ever tried to explain to a total tech newbie what is, and how does WIFI work??? My elderly neighbor was given a Kindle for Mothers Day and she is soooo confused. Just can't understand how those books get in there! And I'm not that good at explaining as I really don't know how either!!!! Same thing with - how does a voice go through a wire to your phone???? Or even more confusing - through the air???

Boy, can I relate to that!!! Even worse now is trying to grasp the concept of the "cloud." My emails & music downloads are where???

[betteb]

On 7/23/2014 hckynut said:

On 7/23/2014 betteb said:

I bought a new router, looking for a little more range than my old one.

My old one has 10/100 ethernet ports

I just realized this new router says it has 10/100/1000 gigabit ports.

Will this work with my current modem?

TIA

Hi betteb

Did you get get it working ok? Not familiar with your new router model, but I know that depending on how many wi-fi devices are used it can slow down it immensely. I was having some issues when my DSL speed was only 1.5mbps. After years I finally now have an 8mbps speed so everything is working fine now.

I have only the 2 TV and 2 Blu-ray players that are using the wi-fi but they do not effect it if I have them turned off. My wife has her smart phone and tablet and she has them on most of the time.

If I get a new router it will be one that handles more devices without sacrificing any speed. Hope it is working for you.

Hi John-I have not installed it yet. Probably be sometime this weekend. I'm very busy at work and don't have much energy to do much else during the week

I'm just an average computer user and I don't know a whole lot about networking, but the router had good reviews and is supposed to be powerful, which is my main goal. Tired of weak signal when I'm at the other end of the house.

It's supposed to be able to hand multiple devices/users. I got it from Amazon.

I can post back in a few days how it works out.

[Nuttmeg]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mQvPzJOQEI How to install a wireless router for beginners.

http://www.ehow.com/facts_7444596_difference-10_-100-1000-gigabits_.html Your first question network switch on a WR or a ethernet port on a device.

If you are still renting a cable modem, you may want to buy. Each cable company has an approved list of products on their site.

[Nuttmeg]

On 7/23/2014 ritasNo1Fan said: You are correct. The modem has to be Cable company activated. Router you can do yourself. Comcast wouldn't help me with my router because it is one I bought, not from them. I know you will have to add new password to router and then change your computer p-word. Did a DVD come with new router? Your new router sounds good! I will probably have to change mine soon. Netflix buffers a lot in one room.

There are some network problems with Netflix. I find out things at http://www.dslreports.com/

I have Hulu Plus and it runs fine. Comcast owns the content.

[VolvoGirl]

On 7/23/2014 VCamp2748 said:

On 7/23/2014 gonnab said:

On another note. Have you ever tried to explain to a total tech newbie what is, and how does WIFI work??? My elderly neighbor was given a Kindle for Mothers Day and she is soooo confused. Just can't understand how those books get in there! And I'm not that good at explaining as I really don't know how either!!!! Same thing with - how does a voice go through a wire to your phone???? Or even more confusing - through the air???

Boy, can I relate to that!!! Even worse now is trying to grasp the concept of the "cloud." My emails & music downloads are where???

Ditto! Remember when computers were new, I was always trying to explain to people memory vs hard drive storage. Haven't needed to tell anyone that lately. I hear you about email. Always trying to explain downloading my email to my computer instead of viewing it online on the Comcast server.

Also now there's cellular vs wireless to explain. Public hotspots, etc.

[ritasNo1Fan]

Thanks nutm.! Wish I had gumption to cut Comcast all together.

[glb613]

On 7/23/2014 gonnab said:

On another note. Have you ever tried to explain to a total tech newbie what is, and how does WIFI work??? My elderly neighbor was given a Kindle for Mothers Day and she is soooo confused. Just can't understand how those books get in there! And I'm not that good at explaining as I really don't know how either!!!! Same thing with - how does a voice go through a wire to your phone???? Or even more confusing - through the air???

Confusion about wireless is everywhere. Wireless security is even worse. A wireless router has a name, password and a security number. The password is to get into the wireless settings and make changes. The security number is to keep others off your wireless network.

When I bought a new N router, I gave it the same name and security number as my old router. That way, none of my wireless devices had to be reconnected. It saved a lot of time and aggravation.