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sailing:
A cable modem only connects you to the internet. You may be able to connect one device to the modem without a router but that's it. You need a router to connect multiple devices. (If the modem has routing capability, it would have more then one ethernet port on it.) The router has a built in firewall which is something you definitely want. If you plug that hub/switch into the router, then you could add more devices to the network through the hub.
All routers come with wifi now. Just turn it off. I know the new Linksys routers (probably all) come with a cd to help set up the router.
drgeoff:
On ebay you can probably find a cheap wireless router that is only 'b/g' Wi-Fi. Few people want these now that 'n' Wi-Fi is available. However, if you are going to be turning off the Wi-Fi, then 'b/g' is not an issue.
Diane:
Quote from: giqcass on April 15, 2014, 08:49:48 pm
Most routers will have WiFi but it should not be difficult to find one that allows you to turn WiFi off.
Is this the switch you have?
It has Quality of service which is good but it doesn't appear to have everything you need unless you used it with an Obi202. With the Obi202 connected between your router and the switch you would have the routing capability that appears to be missing in your current network.
Yes, that is the one.
Diane:
Quote from: MurrayB on April 16, 2014, 04:08:21 am
If you cancel your phone service from Comcast you no longer need to rent the modem from Comcast. They charge $ 8. per month probably plus tax. I replaced my rental modem with a Motorola Surfboard I purchased for about $ 100. it has four Ethernet ports and WiFi which you can disable. In less then a year you will have amortized the purchase.
Good Luck!
Very interesting! Then, if I move, I can still take the Surfboard with me to a new location and use there as well I assume.
The 4 ports you mentioned on the Surfboard....would that "replace" need for router to or just the modem rental (which sounds great!)
When "turning off wifi feature" is that generally a flip of switch so to speak, or something more detailed?
Diane:
giqcass - re: comments near posted chart
I could probably save some $$ with the Obi100.
What is Quality of Service settings with the Obi202 that I would be sacrificing if I went with an Obi100 (not familiar w/QoS term and function(s)?
Since the ethernet "hub" (switch) that I purchased seems to need a router or router feature, would either of the above serve as a router? (Obi100 or Obi202). If so, I can see if it has the number of ports I need, then I can return the ethernet hub I bought.
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