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Could I plug a wireless access point right into a modem.. or do I need a router?

Lord JezoLord Jezo Registered User regular
edited September 2008 in Moe's Stupid Technology Tavern
What the topic says.

Can they be used as a wireless only router or do you need to first plug them into a real router?

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  • wunderbarwunderbar What Have I Done? Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    you should be able to do that, although then you'll have no wired access at all.

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  • MarvellousMMarvellousM United StatesRegistered User regular
    edited September 2008
    I tried that with my WAP when the power supply on my router died and it didn't work. I'm no expert though.

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  • The Dude With HerpesThe Dude With Herpes Lehi, UTRegistered User regular
    edited September 2008
    I'm fairly sure that won't work. You'll need a router.

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  • SeñorAmorSeñorAmor !!! Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    Should work assuming your modem can assign you proper DHCP info.

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  • zanetheinsanezanetheinsane Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    Assuming your modem is a router, then yes.

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  • mrbernzmrbernz Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    Like others have noted the modem would have to support DHCP. An issue that could arise from this is some ISPs will support this, but will charge you for each IP your are using. It would probably be better to get a router.

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