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Looking at the rear panel on an Amazon ad at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-2247-N8-Wireless-DSL-Modem/dp/B004CYF0VE" rel="ugc">https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-2247-N8-Wireless-DSL-Modem/dp/B004CYF0VE</a>&nbsp;, there is no Ethernet input to allow you to use this as a router without going through the DSL port (with a DSL connection).<br />
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The simple answer is &quot;no&quot;.<br />
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Dave makes an excellent point. &nbsp;You can get a new router and wireless access point for as low as $50 or so that would do the job well. &nbsp;Spend more and you can get better WiFi (assuming your devices support the newer standards).
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Looking at the rear panel on an Amazon ad at https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-2247-N8-Wireless-DSL-Modem/dp/B004CYF0VE [https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-2247-N8-Wireless-DSL-Modem/dp/B004CYF0VE] , there is no Ethernet input to allow you to use this as a router without going through the DSL port (with a DSL connection).

The simple answer is "no".

Dave makes an excellent point.  You can get a new router and wireless access point for as low as $50 or so that would do the job well.  Spend more and you can get better WiFi (assuming your devices support the newer standards).

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I had to replace my ISP modem today (old one was flakey). &nbsp;The new ones have higher internal throughput (for higher speed) and integrated Wireless. &nbsp;<br />
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This would be a good way to go given the increasing ISP speeds and residential users wanting all in one.
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I had to replace my ISP modem today (old one was flakey).  The new ones have higher internal throughput (for higher speed) and integrated Wireless.  

This would be a good way to go given the increasing ISP speeds and residential users wanting all in one.

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I figured this thing wouldn't learn new tricks. &nbsp;I guess I'm in the market for a new router...
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I figured this thing wouldn't learn new tricks.  I guess I'm in the market for a new router...

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I have an aging Motorola 2247-N8 Gateway that I like to use with a broadband internet provider that is likely cable, not DSL. &nbsp;Can I use this device as a router only? &nbsp;If so, what do I need to do?<br />
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Pardon me if this question seems idiotic, but I am an old telco guy, so data is relatively new for me.
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I have an aging Motorola 2247-N8 Gateway that I like to use with a broadband internet provider that is likely cable, not DSL.  Can I use this device as a router only?  If so, what do I need to do?

Pardon me if this question seems idiotic, but I am an old telco guy, so data is relatively new for me.

Can I Use A Gateway As Just A Router?

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