internet cable to pc and router only for wifi?

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Hi, i have fiber internet faster than my router, is there a way to connect internet cable directly to pc, and use router only for wifi? How can i solve this problem? Thanks!
 
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Even though you could plug the Ethernet port straight into your PC from the bigger box, assuming it is only a modem your PC would be directly on the internet with the assigned ISP IP address. You will not be NAT'd behind any firewall, etc. You would only be able to have one device (your PC) on the internet, because you need a router and it's functions (dhcp, etc.) to allocate internal IP addresses to further devices within your home.
So that Ethernet cable must go into a router first. As others have suggested, get a router with Gbps ports and a suitable WiFi speed for your requirements and run a CAT5e\CAT6 cable from that to your PC for best performance.
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No you cannot, your router provides more that just the Wireless Access Point. How is your WAN connection faster than your router, can you explain what you mean?
 
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You need to keep your router between your ISP connection and your computer. I am assuming you have have an older router with only 100Mb/s Ethernet ports and your fiber connection is faster than that. The best solution is a new router with gigabit Ethernet ports; I usually recommend the TP-Link Archer C7.
 
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well fiber cable from ISP goes into little box (without power connection), then from that another cable goes to another bigger box (modem i guess?) and from that ethernet cable , which i can insert directly in pc and i'll have internet, but i need wifi so i bought "300Mbps Wireless N Router" . so i connect that ethernet cable to WAN in router, and from router to pc. Does that makes sense?:) My ISP gives me 300mbps, but this router supports only 100..
 
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i thought maybe there is simplier solution without spending ~80 bucks , because i don't care about wifi's speed , i want my 300mbps in my pc :)
 
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Are the LAN ports on your "300Mbps Wireless-N Router" set at 100Mbps?

Is the "little box" something your ISP provides? Is the cable from the "little box" to the "bigger box" a round section of coax (like RG-6)? Do you know if your ISP allows different modems/routers? (For example, Verizon FioS only allows their own equipment).

And if your wireless connection is faster than your wired connection... why not go wireless?
 
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Yes, ISP provides both boxes, and yes that is optical cable g657a between first two boxes. after those boxes i can use whatever routers i want , or insert ethernet directly to my pc.
 
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The '300Mbps Wireless' is the max theoretical wireless speed (which you'll never see). What you need to look at is the speed of the Ethernet connections when picking out a router. The number of routers that advertise these fast wireless speeds but then only include 10/100mbps wired connections is ridiculous, IMO. If you don't care about wireless speeds find the cheapest wireless router with gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000mbps) ports. Looks like the TP-Link Archer C5 maybe a better fit for you needs.
 
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Even though you could plug the Ethernet port straight into your PC from the bigger box, assuming it is only a modem your PC would be directly on the internet with the assigned ISP IP address. You will not be NAT'd behind any firewall, etc. You would only be able to have one device (your PC) on the internet, because you need a router and it's functions (dhcp, etc.) to allocate internal IP addresses to further devices within your home.
So that Ethernet cable must go into a router first. As others have suggested, get a router with Gbps ports and a suitable WiFi speed for your requirements and run a CAT5e\CAT6 cable from that to your PC for best performance.
 
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