Does this have to be hard wired to the router?
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The receiver has only a wired Ethernet port, but there are two ways to not have to run an Ethernet cable all the way to the router. You can easily buy a cheap wifi bridge that would plug into the Ethernet port and provide an antenna to connect to your wireless network with no drivers needed (Many cheap/used wifi routers can also be put into bridge mode to serve the same purpose). I am using powerline networking to carry the network from the router into the nearest power outlet, and then out of the power outlet by the home entertainment cabinet to a switch that serves all components that need Internet. The receiver has only a wired Ethernet port, but there are two ways to not have to run an Ethernet cable all the way to the router. You can easily buy a cheap wifi bridge that would plug into the Ethernet port and provide an antenna to connect to your wireless network with no drivers needed (Many cheap/used wifi routers can also be put into bridge mode to serve the same purpose). I am using powerline networking to carry the network from the router into the nearest power outlet, and then out of the power outlet by the home entertainment cabinet to a switch that serves all components that... » Read More The receiver has only a wired Ethernet port, but there are two ways to not have to run an Ethernet cable all the way to the router. You can easily buy a cheap wifi bridge that would plug into the Ethernet port and provide an antenna to connect to your wireless network with no drivers needed (Many cheap/used wifi routers can also be put into bridge mode to serve the same purpose). I am using powerline networking to carry the network from the router into the nearest power outlet, and then out of the power outlet by the home entertainment cabinet to a switch that serves all components that need Internet. « Show Less
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The receiver has only a wired Ethernet port, but there are two ways to not have to run an Ethernet cable all the way to the router. You can easily buy a cheap wifi bridge that would plug into the Ethernet port and provide an antenna to connect to your wireless network with no drivers needed (Many cheap/used wifi routers can also be put into bridge mode to serve the same purpose). I am using powerline networking to carry the network from the router into the nearest power outlet, and then out of the power outlet by the home entertainment cabinet to a switch that serves all components that need Internet.
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Thanks for your question. Yes, it needs to be hard wired. It is a wonderful sounding receiver.
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Not sure I follow. It does have a hard line connection if you want. My wireless router for the house Wi-Fi is downstairs. This left no possible way to hard line connect. The Netgear extender is plugged in to a wall socket upstairs and amplifies the signal from weak to excellent, allowing a Wi-Fi connection for my computer to connect to.
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Yes. But why not connect your router to your modem, and the switch to the router?
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I can't be certain, but I would think so. It plugs directly into your router, it is actually an independent hard drive, not dependent on any given computer.
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The answer is Yes, but the way to go is hard-wire it. I got rid of my CCK-W because it kept losing the signal and I would have to reset my router at least once a week. I finally gave in and called Directv and their tech came out, tried 2 other CCK-W units with no luck so he hard-wired it to my modem. I don't know how he did it but he didn't even run an extra Ethernet cable.
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No, it needs a wired ethernet connection to the internet (through your router).
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No they do not have to be hardwired into your house. You can just start it,plug in whatever, and good to go.
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NO! The ethernet router would need to be configured to accept a DSL signal; that isn'
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Yes, you'll need an existing Internet "wired" connection., this is a router
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Yes, this just indicates that it needs an incoming connection. You should have a modem from your internet company, that would plug in to the back of the router.
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The unit does need to be hard wired. A licensed electrician is highly recommended, and required in many jurisdictions.
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Yes.After connect the unit to the wired router,go to settings and run the network tan, then network settings, then select wired,enter and in few seconds your be will recognize the internet connection, OK, and return to main menu (hub).Ready to go.
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Not sure what u mean by soft wired, but yes, u do have to plug in a cable to your router so the panel should be pretty close.
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It does not have to be hard wired. Matter of fact this model cannot be hard wired to router or modem. It works for me very well. Wall to wall signal on my dock, no direct line of sight. 5-star so far. Knock knock Murphy !!
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Yes, ours is hard wired via Ethernet cable. Works great this way while also able to Airprint from iPad and wirelessly with our various laptops.
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No you don't need to connect any wires or cables but you need to configure it with your current router.
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Yes it works plugged into the router as long as the router settings include the ports you should leave open.