does this router provide wifi capability to a pc that does have wifi? don't want to run long Ethernet cable from cable company provided router to my desktop pc
341150
it does provides WiFi you should be able to use it np as some may say already you can connect all types of wireless devices Wii Smart TV smart phones and so on ....
341151
It will work if you want to waste time every time you connect and enter a password unless you turn off their security. All so if you have problems, in order to get help they want to charge you. Plus the wifi signal strength is not as strong as some other routers. I would advise you to buy a different one.
341152
You don't need an ethernet cable from this router to your PC. You only need an ethernet cable from the cable company modem to the router.
341153
I use this router to connect my Wii and DVD player. Both of those have WiFi capability. Therefore, I would surmise that it would work similarly with a PC or other WiFi enabled device.
341154
Yes it does, I use a tablet, laptop and printer wireless as well as a wired desktop. No problems. My desktop has wireless but it is better to have one "wired" ethernet.
341155
Charter cable is hooked into Charter provided modem. Ethernet cable is connected to modem then to router. I set up wireless connection to set up wifi for my other computers and mobile devices (roku player, kindle fire, smartphone)
1004208
No, its not a router, it is a usb wifi card. you can use it on a laptop or desktop to connect to a network.
180935
hey,thank you for your advice. first of all i have a linksys router so that would be a problem. seems like these deals are not that good and too much for a computer newbie such as me :)
469461
This is a cable modem, you still need a router with WIFI. Look for one with b/g/n capabilities.
2005289
Anything that has an iEthernet port can use this for internet. All this does basically is replace a long Ethernet cable with a wireless signal it pulls from your router no special drivers needed just hook to your pc the first time to log it to your network unplug it and put it wherever you want and it'll pull the wifi signal and send it through an Ethernet cable to whatever you need to have internet that didn't have wifi
605633
This is not a WiFi router. This is a modem. You need this for high speed internet from the cable company. This basically receives the signal from the cable company and sends it to your WiFi router.
1870256
I have this DSL modem/router. It is for phone internet (internet through the phone company) and not cable router (through cable company). I had trouble setting it up... come to find out it was the phone company's issue... they connected my internet to a second line! Other than that... the device has worked spectacularly. No issues!
297293
Yes. Any device that has an ethernet capability will work with this router.
179041
Yes. You can connect this to your cable modem and use it as a wired router to distribute your internet connection throughout your home or business. The key word is "wired" as this does not have wireless capability. Connections will require ethernet cables.
1710994
I have used it on 2 desktops so far. I am planning on buying a second unit to connect another PC to my home network. I am considering another one for my laptop as well, as the web is PAINFULLY slow on the built in wi-fi. Strong signal and easy set up.
1710997
I have been using it with my HP desktop since I received it. It has worked without a glitch. Strangely when I used the desktop with the Ethernet cable I would sometimes lose internet service.
1101340
Yes, I have two desktops that hook up via ethernet cable to the router and a laptop that is wireless. It was a very easy setup. Just hook up the printer to the router pop the disk in and install the drivers on each computer. Took 5 min. Been three months now and no issues.
1004209
No; You may compare it to an antena which helps you reach the router with ease. It provides you a longer reach than with the regular one in your computer.
867596
Yes, Karen. The AE2500 will provide a wireless capability to your desktop. Make sure it meets the minimum system requirements. For more details, check this out: http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=4c56beeccbe4496d833355ec2847246c_Getting_to_Know_the_Linksys_AE2500.xml&pid=80&respid=0&snid=2&dispid=0&cpage=search
389651
Cable modems are not dependent on your pc/software/router because they are network bridging devices based on the TCP/IP network stack. If you're planning to use the ethernet port on the cable modem, this will work fine with any computer/router. The only exception is if you're planning to use a USB cable modem - then software and drivers do matter.
1123680
If your computer connects to the internet via WiFi, then Yes. My desktop computer (home-made, no WiFi) was hardwired to the router via ethernet cable, and setup couldn't detect the network. I had to run setup using my Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet.
179042
Yes. I am currently doing just that. Keep in mind though, it is not a WiFi router. You have to plug an Ethernet cable into it or plug an access point in it for WiFi.