“Can Netgear Prosafe model GS605 be used as a wireless wi-fi router? I need a wireless Wi-Fi router to be used on a Mi Box. Currently the internet service is provided by EarthLink and a Belkin.cf2 router is used for my desk top and lap top computers. What other parts (such as 2.4GHz/5GHz dual Wi-Fi connection cable) do I need to complete the Mi Box set up? Your advice is much appreciated.”
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no not wifi capable need a new router its just an addon switch not a router
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No it can't.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Nope. It is a wired switch.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, this is a wired router and has no wireless capability.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I can't help you with Mi Box specific questions. The GS605 is a Ethernet switch only. It does not function as a wireless device. You can think of it like a power strip for Ethernet cable; plug an Ethernet cable into it and then you can have more wired Ethernet connections for your devices.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This device is a passive ethernet switch and does not provide any router or wifi functionality. Use this item only if you need to expand your wired network to provide additional ethernet ports.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I believe this unit is only a switch and does not provide wireless capabilities. Although there are many wireless routers out on the market, and after several that I have used, I found that the apple airport extreme to be the easiest to setup. Also, the airport extreme solved the problem of our apple products constantly disconnecting to WiFi. If course, it may be Apple's intention to make only their products completely compatible with their other products(?). It should work fine with your mibox as the airport extreme works well with our non-apple products (I.e. PC's, Nintendo Wii and ps3).
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can get a wireless access point, such as TP-LINK TL-WA801ND Wireless N300 Access Point, 2.4Ghz 300Mbps, 802.11b/g/n. I have one and it works fine.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This device only provides you with additional internet connections via ethernet. The initial internet connection comes from a router or modem. This device also does not provide a wireless signal. Your Belkin router should be providing you with a wireless connection. The 2.4GHz/5GHz dual Wi-Fi is not for a cable but specifications for a router. If you have a Belkin router then it should have four ethernet connections that you can plug into for your Mi Box or it should be broadcasting a wireless signal your Mi Box can pickup. Hope this helps
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You need a wireless router. The netgear is only a switch and has no wireless radio. After you setup your router, you can use the netgear to get more Ethernet ports. I recommend Apple Airport Express Base station for dual band capability
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