A:AnswerYes. Make sure when you are seeing up the router to update your DHCP settings for automatic or static according to your ISP. Easier than it sounds. If you have trouble go to your providers website and they will have step by step instructions. Usually there is an 800 number also if you get confused.
A:AnswerBrand wise I can't say it's better, I have used both. Of the unit is in a centralized location you should have no problems with speed. N vs AC is the speed at which your device will use to communicate, it will broadcast both and your older devices will just see the slower speed and your newer devices will see both and you choose the fastser
A:AnswerWhat cord, this is a router to help your devices access the internet, if your talking about a smart phone then you will use the Wi-Fi to communicate
A:AnswerIf they are switching to a voice over IP service (VoIP) the modem the are going to give you will have an Ethernet port and you should be able to use that to get your internet wireless with this router
A:AnswerYes, we had the same experience with AT&T. This works fine for a household or small office. It's also more cost effective if you add up the monthly charges & taxes AT&T & their competitors tack on in the end. Hope this helps.
A:AnswerYes it works with Clear, but Clear will be discontinuing service by November 6th, 2015. Sprint bought Clear and decided it wasn't cost effective so they are shutting it down.