Can I do wired and wireless networking using one Router?

Yes. Some Wireless Broadband Routers have four Ethernet ports and support up to 32 wireless users.

Can I use a Wireless Access Point to connect multiple computers to my cable/DSL modem for shared Internet access?

No, to share Internet access, you need a Router. Kolobial supply several Wireless Broadband Router models that contain both access point and router capabilities in one device.

What is ad-hoc and infrastructure mode?

Ad-hoc is a peer-to-peer configuration in which a group of wireless devices communicate directly with each other without the use of an access point. Infrastructure mode is a configuration in which a wireless network communicates with a wired network via an access point.

What's the difference between a Wireless Access Point and a Wireless Broadband Router?

A Wireless Access Point connects to another hub, switch, or router for wireless access, while a Wireless Broadband Router has both access point capabilities for wireless access and routing features to share the broadband connection.

How can I minimize interference between my 2.4GHz phone system and my Wireless-B or G network?

There are a few steps you can take. 1) You can change the channel of the phone or the Router so they use different channels. 2) You can move the phone's base station so that it's farther away from the Router. 3) If there is still too much interference, you may have to buy a different phone system, either 900MHz or 5GHz.

What kinds of modems or what types of Internet access do Routers work with?

Routers only work with external cable or DSL modems featuring Ethernet ports. They do not work with ISDN, satellite connections, dial-up modems or modems featuring USB or RJ-11 connections.

What operating systems are Routers compatible with?

Routers are compatible with any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP.

Does a Router replace the modem?

No, the router must be connected to a cable or DSL modem.

How can I add wireless capability to my existing wired network?

You need to purchase an access point and connect it to your existing router. You also need to get wireless network adapters of the same wireless standard for the computers you want on your wireless network.

Do 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products work with each other?

802.11a-only products can only talk to other 802.11a-only products using 5GHz frequency. 802.11b and 802.11g products can talk to each other using 2.5GHz frequency. Kolobial offers dual-band products which allow communication between 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g products.