Ethernet Interface On the product features list it says Ethernet interface
For simple connection to your Wi-Fi router (not included). What is not included? Will we need to purchase anything with the hard drive?

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SegateCentralCustSept2013 · Accepted Answer

The 2 TB Central comes with all cables you'll need to hook it to your network; specifically a 3 foot Cat 5 network cable and the power cord. If you have an open port on your main router, just plug it in and you'll be in good shape. In the box was: the drive, power supply, Cat 5 Network cable, quick start guide and Seagate back up software. Everything you need; assuming the software recognizes the drive on your network. (see my review). I think the product description was trying to tell you the wi-fi router was not include; that you need to have. This drive hooks to an existing home network via the supplied cable.

Answered by SegateCentralCustSept2013 12 years ago

Arby123 · Answer

This device connects to your home network via RJ45 Ethernet, NOT WiFi.

Mnurse99 · Answer

I belive the RJ came with it. Check the package out for contents but we didn't buy anything else.

AaronGS · Answer

This entry simply means that a wireless router is not included with the purchase of the hard drive. If you do not already own a router, then you would need to purchase one separately if you wish to connect the hard drive to a home network.

Answered by AaronGS 12 years ago

Axel · Answer

means if you wanna access this wireless then you will need a wireless router, which is an additional hardware piece that you will need to buy seperately

TheITGuy · Answer

The WiFi router is not included. It has an Ethernet port so you can connect it to your WiFi router.

Cybervulcan · Answer

It means the Wi-Fi router is not included I assume you already have this device if not it can connect directly to your PCs ethernet port

PNRCOMPS · Answer

the router is not included, if you have a switch or open ethernet port on the router it connects fine. you can also wire it to an Access Point(we did) and connect AP to wireless router. Speed is slower but works just as well.

Answered by PNRCOMPS 11 years ago

CatalinaGuy · Answer

A wireless router is not included

Dystra · Answer

It connects to your Wi-Fi router with an ethernet cable. All it's saying is that it does not come with a Router/Hub/Switch/Modem etc. If you have ethernet ports on your router open, this device is all you need.

Answered by Dystra 11 years ago

mbcomer · Answer

I believe this simply means that you need to connect this to your OWN EXISTING Wi-Fi router, that no router is included. If you already have an existing network in your house using your own router or one provided by your internet service provider, then you should probably be good-to-go. Just double-check that your router has an open / unused ethernet port on it.

“Ethernet Interface On the product features list it says Ethernet interface For simple connection to your Wi-Fi router (not included). What is not included? Will we need to purchase anything with the hard drive?”

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