Have SBCglobal with 2wire but want N wireless capability

This is a known issue with this model.. The power supply is not large enough to handle the extra current that is needed when the unit broadcasts on wifi.

Modem and routers are considered only as access point you computer may be able to connect to your router but if you dont have a DSL line you will not be able to go on line... if you dont want a DSL line there are service that concentrates on wireless alone... in this DSL line are not required nor router but may provide you a USB wireless adapter that has their wireless service then again try calling an Internet Service provider for this options...
thanks... Roger

You really need to get a cable modem for your charter isp since they have different configurations.

Yes you can use the laptop with this router because this is a wireless router.

Details of the router are:-

Manufacturer: 2wire Product MPN MPN 1000-400108-001 Key Features Router Functionalities Wireless Access Point • DSL Modem • Firewall • DHCP Server Connectivity Wireless Interfaces Built-In 4-port Built-In Switch LAN Interfaces 10/100 Base-T Additional Interfaces 1 x USB Standards and Protocols LAN Standards IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD or Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) Protocols AAL5 • ARP • ATM • DHCP • ICMP • IP • PPPoA • PPPoE • TCP • UDP Remote Management Protocol SNMP • HTTP Firewall / VPN Firewall Features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) • NAT VPN Protocols IPSec Pass-Thru • PPTP Pass-Thru • L2TP Pass-Thru Authentication CHAP Wireless WLAN Standards IEEE 802.11b 802.11b Data Rates 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps Modulation CCK • DBPSK • DQPSK • DSSS Security WEP Antenna Type Internal / Integrated Antenna x 3 Modem DSL Standards ADSL Lite (G.Lite ITU G.992.2) Other Features LED Indicators Power • DSL • Link Additional Features Auto Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) Dimensions Width 2 in. Depth 10 in. Height 8 in. Weight 1.4 lb. Miscellaneous Release Date December, 2003

As I understand it, you currently have a DSL line with a computer plugged into a modem that is attached to the DSL. Now, you want to use wireless throughout your home.

My choice of router manufacturer is Linksys though there are other manufacturers of wireless technology.

What ever manufacturer you choose, get the device. Hook it up according to the instructions you will find inside the device box.

It will go something like this: Attach a cat 5 cable from the "uplink" port on your router to the DSL modem. Plug your wired computer into any of the 4 other ports. Everything is off, right? Cycle the modem - wait for the lights to settle down. Plug in your new wireless, wait for the lights to settle. Turn on your computer. Turn on your wireless. Wou may have to connect using the windows wizard.

A tool I use for network management is Network Magic, a Cisco product. Cisco also owns LlinkSys.

Get the program, free download and eval period. After the eval period you may purchase or continue to use the product with some features disabled.

http://www.purenetworks.com/download/

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No, not at all.
I can't even think of a newer laptop model that comes without wireless capability anymore.

Which 2wire router you have, determines the speed of your wireless network.Make sure when you buy a laptop, that it's wireless capabilities match those of the router. The standard today is 802.11g, backwards compatible with 802.11b. 802.11n is a new standard (backwards compatible to 802.11b/g), and both router and computer have to support this standard in order to use it.

run the telephone line from your modem into the wall jack. From the modem connect a network cable (cat5) into the back ( via the uplink port) of your linksys router . Your router can now route the IP from the modem.

unfortunately you can't because the 2wire is a dsl modem it has to use the phone line to connect to the internet, it would be different if it was just a router but since it is a modem it needs that connection to the phone line in order to work

if ur dsl is hooked to ur phone that means every time u reciev a call that means ur broadband link is disconnected for awhile.

The 2wire dsl modem/router cannot be use with a another cable modem , since this 2wire device is also a modem/router and its made for the DSL conenction that's why it wont work with Cox cable, the best thing that you can do is to ask Cox to give a wireless modem/router like this 2wire so you can still use the wireless connection of your computer..

Hope that helps..........