Do i really need the cd-rom to set up the router?
I currently have a school laptop and it is very picky about what to install upon it so i was wondering can i just install it online or anything
This router should not require any software to install. The user interface is built in to it. If you follow the directions carefully, and they are sparse because it is a simple to setup device, then the laptop should be directed to the IP address of the router and you follow the onscreen prompts. You setup the router using its software and through remote access via its IP address. Hope this helps!