“Do I have to have an active line in my home to use this with a router? I don't have internet in my home and was wondering could I use this with a router to have access to the internet?”
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You will need to setup internet service with your telephone provider. So if AT&T covers your area you'd call AT&T to get internet service. AT&T will then activate internet on your phone line. This modem then allows you to access the internet provided by AT&T using your telephone line. However, the service provider (AT&T in this example) will send a technician to install their equipment as part of the internet service anyway. This modem would be for people who want to own their equipment rather than have AT&T equipment in their home. (Note: AT&T is just an example provider. Verizon is another example. There are other providers too.)
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hmmmm.... I can see how many people will take up on this opportunity to be jerks, and scold you for asking this. Yes, you do need an active line that a provider deems "active" to effectively use this device to access the internet. This device is a combo deal, it acts both as a modem and a router. But if you already own a router, then you can easily mute all routing functions, thus this would act as a modem only. But, before getting this gem of technology, I would suggest checking with your DSL provider to see if this device will work with their lines/system.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes n no. with a Modem You first need to establish a network by having one provided to you then your able to use
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can't gain internet by simply plugging a DSL modem into the phone. DSL service provider will have many things to tell you even when you activate your service
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, you need an internet connection if you would like to connect to the internet.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This modem will not work without Internet access.
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