Wait, so i need a modem?!

[Mathsnerds]

I recently purchased a new Asus RT-AC88U and there seems to be a problem. In the past I have brought a new router and BOOM, plug and play. Connection strait from the wall into the router, and i have internet connection! However, this time with the new router it doesn't get connection from the wall. In the setup for the schematics it shows a modem plugging into the router but the modem doesnt show plugging into the wall? Im confused...

Hopefully someone can shed some light on the situation!

:Mathsnerds

 

[kyzarvs]

That model is a wi-fi router - it doesn't have an internet modem.
You could use your old modem / router for internet access and cable it to the new wi-fi to use its (presumably better) wi-fi?

 

[jsmithepa]

You seem to only concern yourself from your OWN WALL.

OF COURSE there is a modem, IT HAS TO, somewhere in the house, or your landlord.

This is LAW:

ISP ---> Modem ---> WIFI router.

or

ISP ---> Gateway (Modem+WIFI router in one box).

 

[Mathsnerds]

You seem to only concern yourself from your OWN WALL.

OF COURSE there is a modem, IT HAS TO, somewhere in the house, or your landlord.

This is LAW:

ISP ---> Modem ---> WIFI router.

or

ISP ---> Gateway (Modem+WIFI router in one box).

I have another Fritz Box that died, thats all. Only the Wifi works :\ is that a help?

 

[Alabalcho]

Most probably that old Fritz was combo ADSL modem / router unit, plugged into a phone line.
You have two options:
- return your shiny RT-AC88U, and get another combo ADSL modem / router
- get stand-alone ADSL modem, and plug it into your router' WAN port.
In both cases, you have to check with your ISP what modems are compatible / supported.

 

[Mathsnerds]

Most probably that old Fritz was combo ADSL modem / router unit, plugged into a phone line.
You have two options:
- return your shiny RT-AC88U, and get another combo ADSL modem / router
- get stand-alone ADSL modem, and plug it into your router' WAN port.
In both cases, you have to check with your ISP what modems are compatible / supported.

Thank you all very much! This has cleared up things alot for me. I think ill buy a new MODEM ROUTER 😛 i need to stress that point to myself as i kinda goofed up at buying this, at least i learnt something!