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Would like to unplug my Home wifi. and not use it. WNR2000v5
Can I just unplug my router and not use it? Traveling to Germany for an extended time. Will continue to use my laptop. This a home unit. Connected with (2) ethernet cables. I am the only user.
You can directly wire you laptop to the Arris modem. Thats the only device that will work though and you won't have wifi. Is there a reason you don't want to use the router? The wnr2000v5 uses minimal power. Like 6 watts. Thats less than your cell phone charging.
Have (2) Ethernet cables. (1) going from laptop to WIFI Router, (1) going from WiFi Router to my Internet provider's router. (Spectrum). I don't want to have a router anymore. Can I disconnect the Ethernet cables a go back to my provider's router without losing the Internet?
joejet wrote:
Have (2) Ethernet cables. (1) going from laptop to WIFI Router, (1) going from WiFi Router to my Internet provider's router. (Spectrum). I don't want to have a router anymore. Can I disconnect the Ethernet cables a go back to my provider's router without losing the Internet?
So you're running a router and the cable provider is running a router? Or is it a modem? Model numbers and brand names would help more.
My router: WNR2000v5---N300 WiFi. Connected with (2) Ethenet cables. Provider's router: ARRIS-TM1602
You can directly wire you laptop to the Arris modem. Thats the only device that will work though and you won't have wifi. Is there a reason you don't want to use the router? The wnr2000v5 uses minimal power. Like 6 watts. Thats less than your cell phone charging.
Thank you very much for your advice. You have suggested that I could connect my laptop back to my provider's modem. (actually that is where it was before the WiFi hookup). Do you have a solution as to how I could connect back to the provider's modem? I think I mentioned before as to how the Ethernet cables are attached. My reason for all this is complicated to say the least. I apologize for all this and I am gratefull for all your help.