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New router / Modem
I was thinking about buy Xr300 but I had a few questions . I’m not too tech savvy about things. If I buy this router do I need a modem for it to work . And if I do need a modem , Is there any way I can set up the modem without using a computer . My computer is on the other side of my house . Thanks
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most routers need some type of gateway. Maybe its a modem, maybe its an ont from their provider. We can't tell you what you'd need exactly. Whoever is your isp will need to discuss with you what type of gateway you need and how to activate it.
- If it is a modem I need , do I need a computer to set up a modem ?
Again, contact your isp.
some isp's will activate it when they install, some do self activation, some don't require modems, some you can activate the modem over the phone, or some make you use a modem/router combo. You'll first need to call your isp to figure out what they need.
