K krohnie Reputable Aug 25, 2015 1 0 4,510 Aug 25, 2015 #1 My wifi router died. I bought a new one, but when I went to install it, I realized that it only has a space for an ethernet cable, and all I have is a phone line. Do I need a different router? Any recommendations? Thank you
My wifi router died. I bought a new one, but when I went to install it, I realized that it only has a space for an ethernet cable, and all I have is a phone line. Do I need a different router? Any recommendations? Thank you
jsmithepa Polypheme Jun 14, 2014 13,096 263 60,840 Aug 25, 2015 #2 You need a WIFI gateway, and one that's compatible with your ISP, ask them. Upvote 0 Downvote
T tman1 Distinguished Jan 18, 2009 891 0 19,360 Aug 25, 2015 #3 Sounds like you need a DSL modem/router and all you bought was a router. Upvote 1 Downvote
A Alabalcho Titan Jan 13, 2011 14,019 435 76,290 Aug 25, 2015 #4 Check with your ISP whether they have list of approved DSL modems. If you are with AT&T UVerse, you actually have to buy the gateway from them. Upvote 0 Downvote
Check with your ISP whether they have list of approved DSL modems. If you are with AT&T UVerse, you actually have to buy the gateway from them.