Do i need a COAX cable for my router?

[Saberen]

the question is above

 

[digitaldoc]

Strictly speaking, the answer is no, the router attaches to the modem with an Ethernet cable, CAT 5e. There are some gateway devices that combine a modem and router into one device, and they attach via coax cable.

 

[Saberen]

Strictly speaking, the answer is no, the router attaches to the modem with an Ethernet cable, CAT 5e. There are some gateway devices that combine a modem and router into one device, and they attach via coax cable.

what if i just plugged a telephone cable and power cable into my router? would that work?

 

[Emerald]

what kind of router do you have?

 

[digitaldoc]

Phone cable would only be if DSL. Who is your ISP and what is the router?

 

[boosted1g]

If you have cable for internet service you need a modem that converts coax to ethernet.
If you have DLS for internet you need a modem that converts phone to ethernet.

As stated there are "grey" devices that are a modem and router together. Cable usually leases you a modem and you provide your own router, while DSL will usually lease you a modem/router combo.

Thus what you need completley depends on what your ISP is and what technology they use (DSL, Cable, Fiber, etc), and what equipment you already have.

 

[Saberen]

what kind of router do you have?

My router came from TELUS. A canadian company down where i live.

 

[digitaldoc]

I am in the US, but from the Telus site, they look to be a cable provider. That would mean that the coaxial cable gets plugged into the modem they provided you with.

 

[Saberen]

I am in the US, but from the Telus site, they look to be a cable provider. That would mean that the coaxial cable gets plugged into the modem they provided you with.

ok thanks

 

[digitaldoc]

You're welcome. Let us know how it works out.