Question 1

I have a cable modem which has available ports that is wired to my PC (no wireless connections) and wish to share this internet connection wirelessly with my laptop located in another room. Is this possible with this device?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this device can be configured as an access point (AP) and connected to an open LAN port on your cable modem for WiFi connectivity. There is a specific section in the User Guide that describes the configuration and interface. You can download the User Guide for the MWR102 from ZyXel's website and review that section to understand the interface.

The only limitation might be the range of the WiFi. These mini routers were designed to be used for travel where the WiFi is shared in a hotel room. The performance in your house will depend on the number of walls between the MWR102 and the device your are using. But it sounds like this unit would fit your requirements perfectly.

Question 2

When I buy this can I simply plug into my powersrtip and go or do I need cable box to setup to?

Accepted Answer

You need an Ethernet cable to plug into it so it can broadcast a signal. Most hotels now have free wireless internet but some still offer just the Ethernet cable in your room. This is a situation that's it's good for. Just plug this into the wall and connect Ethernet cable and bam, you have wireless internet without doing anything else. Very simple.

Question 3

can i get on the internet with this and not have to purchase anything else?

Accepted Answer

It's all there. It picks up signal from a wired Ethernet connection and broadcasts a wireless signal. It defaults to a newly named wireless network, with enclosed password.
If you know what you are doing you should be able to have it send wireless signal under the same network name.

Signal is good. Strength good for room size and some more. I use it in our bedroom which has weak signal from wireless router.

Would be great out of box for hotel etc for things that don't have a wired Ethernet connection. Use it with iPad, Kindle, iPhone etc. Also with wireless laptop and desk top.

Highly recommended if you need this type of access!

Hope this helps!

Question 4

can i get on the internet with this or do i need to purchase something else too?

Accepted Answer

First you need either a compatible modem that works with your Internet Service. You need to consult your Internet Service Provider about that.  
Second, if your have free Wifi,  then this might be useful as a wireless bridge which helps a non-Wifi equipped device or computer get on the Internet.  
Other than the use as a temporary as Access Point or Router,  I don't recommend the purchase of this product.   I have to emphasis that this is a temporary device and will no last very long.

Question 5

Will the mwr102 pick up internet out in the remote areas?

Accepted Answer

Not sure what you mean by "remote areas".
It would be okay for regular strength wifi connections. It's best for temporary use only since it's might have reliability issues according to the other reviews.

But first you have to configure the wifi for each WIFI connection from your device or laptop.

Question 6

Will this work as a wifi repeater?

Accepted Answer

Don't believe so.

Brand	ZyXEL
Model	MWR102

Standards	IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
WiFi Generation	Wi-Fi 4
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11n
Security	WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK; SPI Firewall; WPS
WPA	WPA2
WAN Ports	1 x 10/100M
LAN Ports	1 x 10/100M
Wireless Data Rates	N150 / Up to 150Mbps
Antenna	Internal Antenna
Interface	1x MiniUSB (For Power)
Power Supply	5V DC USB
Wireless Adapter included	No
Temperature	0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Humidity	10% - 90%, Non-Condensing

ZyXEL 3-in-1 Wireless N150 Pocket Travel Router, Access Point, and Ethernet Client (MWR102)

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