A router is an important part of setting up a home network, which is a collection of devices that connect to the Internet and each other, such as computers, game systems, printers, and mobile devices. Routers can use wired (Ethernet) connections, wireless (2.4 Ghz and 5.0 Ghz) connections, or a combination of both to link the devices.
Read this article to find out if you’re using a router and to learn more about how to use it in your home network.
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What Are the Signs That I’m Using a Router?
To see if you have a router connected, follow these steps:
- Examine the back of your modem or Wireless Gateway for information.
- If an Ethernet cable is present, follow it to the point where it is connected.
- Identify the device to which the Ethernet wire is attached. It could be to a computer, printer, video game console, router, or other device.
Routers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While most will have external antennae, this is not always the case. Typically, there will be only one Ethernet port that is used as an input (sometimes labelled as Internet or WAN). Two or more output ports will be located in a separate portion on the back of the card (sometimes labelled as Ethernet, LAN, or numbers). Take a look at the sample below.
Do I Really Need a Router?
A router is required if you want to connect more than one device to the Internet. The router is included when you lease an Xfinity Wireless Gateway. The Wireless Gateway serves as both a modem (for Internet access) and a router (connecting multiple devices within the home).
While it is not required, you can choose to use a separate router in addition to your Wireless Gateway to construct your home network. This will necessitate further Wireless Gateway configuration to make it solely serve as a modem. There may be some connectivity troubles if the configuration modifications are not made since two devices are attempting to accomplish the same thing. For more information, see the section below titled Using a Separate Router with a Leased Wireless Gateway.
As a Router, the Wireless Gateway
Your leased Wireless Gateway already includes all of the wired and wireless routing capabilities needed to connect your home network. Disconnect any additional routers from the Wireless Gateway and make sure Bridge Mode is turned off. (By default, this is turned off.) For further information on how to setup this parameter, see Using Bridge Mode on Your Wireless Gateway.
See Benefits of Renting an xFi Gateway for additional information on the advantages of leasing and using a Wireless Gateway.
Using a Leased Wireless Gateway with a Separate Router
You’ll need to set a different router in Bridge Mode if you have one in addition to your leased Wireless Gateway. This will allow the home network’s separate router to handle communication between devices. Certain functionality, such as xFi, will be unavailable. See Using Your Wireless Gateway in Bridge Mode
You may need to conduct some further configuration after the Wireless Gateway is put into Bridge Mode to get connectivity, depending on the router’s manufacturer or modem. For more information, consult the documentation that came with your device.
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