“Can a router be used for WiFi and Netflix, or we need to seperate gagdets. We will get connected to WiFi through Xplornet and they tell us we will need a router. Since we have no clue what to get and we will want Net Flix eventually, do we need a specific router, or a router and a streaming player like Roku.”
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Yes it can...The Router (other wised called the wireless router) is what actually gives you wireless Internet (wifi). The router takes the Internet from your modem and converts it into a wireless internet signal. This now allows you to use devices that need wifi for internet access (like I-pads and tablets). Once you buy a router you can now purchase a Roku Streaming Media Player. This will allow you wireless internet access to Netflix as well as other movie Apps. I would suggest you read reviews and purchase a good router from a reputable company like NetGear. The better the router the more powerful your wireless Internet signal will be. Think of it as radio reception..if you have a cheap radio; your reception will be horrible but if have good radio your reception will be much better. I also suggest that you place a security pass code on your router signal (iHow to nstructions are included with Router purchase); this will prevent your neighbors from stealing your wifi signal. They won't be able to access your wifi without the password....Hope this helps..
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.you just need to turn it on and follow the instructions to connecct it to your wifi. We just used the router we had at home
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The router does just what the name implies: The internet connection goes into the router, and the router then sends the signal to other devices either by ethernet cables or wirelessly. If your router is connected to a computer, you can watch Netflix content on your computer. If you want to watch Netflix on your TV, and you have a newer TV, it may have either ethernet or WiFi connections built in. If you have an older TV, you will need a devise like Roku to get the internet signal to your TV.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.one router can be used for both items. But if your internet is very slow, you can have a problem with the internet between both items. I had to go to a totally different company for my internet because the one I had was not able to handle my roku and internet. I switched to a company that could send internet out so i could use it for everything with no problems.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This product does not require a specific router, as long as it has wireless internet.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.We have a router with our WiFi anyways so our Roku works perfectly fine.
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