I have an older computer that has an ethernet connection but no wifi card. Can I just plug this in and have wifi? -or do I need something else in addition?
1006200
This comes with a cd to down load the software so you can use it on to your computer and be able to use wifi.
1006201
No wifi card needed....my pc doesnt have one either and this work great! You may need to download the installation program from the Realtek website if your adapter didnt come with an installation cd. It's a free download from Realtek if you need it.Good Luck!
126456
You need to add a wireless card to it for wireless connection. This in inexpensive in itself.. Best buy would have and put in. You can connect via ethernet from a cable from your router however. Why not? I have At and T and it is a router with cables and also wireless... If you are a novice. The cable connects to the back of the computer with something that looks almost like a phone connection (but it isnt). Same connections (holes) should be on your router. Cables are cheap...
1699604
Try the ethernet with any laptop, if it works then it should give you the wifi with this device ;p
990001
On it's own, it doesn't have wireless connection, or Ethernet connection.But maybe you can connect it through a PC that will server you for this purpose, and that will be connect to the network.
1273552
My unit is connected via Ethernet to my home router. The original units only worked with an analog telephone line; the newer ones can connect via Ethernet, Wi-Fi (with a USB adapter). They may or may not support analog any longer; I stopped using that technology two models prior so I cannot say with 100% certainty without ripping apart my entertainment center if that is even supported anymore, but it definitely isn't required.
301201
You just need a wifi USB dongle...the computer has plenty of USB ports, and the dongles are super tiny. No need to install any kind of card. I'd recommend a new mouse too, the one that comes with it is kinda cheap feeling.
1494306
No built-in wifi, you'll need either a PCI card or USB dongle if you want WiFi.
1163980
From what I remember installing it there is an Ethernet connector on the back, but as with most modern equipment it's either/or. I doubt you'd see a major difference between wired and WiFi, as long as it's not too far from your WiFi router.
822080
Neither is compatible (at least not even kinda easily). But it's a desktop, so you should be wired anyway for internet. (The wired NIC is compatible.) But yes - if you want either you'll need separate cards.
1520108
No, you will need to add a wifi card to your computer. This will simply extend the range if your network connection. You need to get a network connection first. Check to make sure your wifi isn't turned off on your computer most computers built in the last five years org so have wifi capabilities. Your owners manual may help as well. Check out http://compnetworking.about.com/od/basicnetworkingconcepts/
176675
If your old computer doesn't have a wireless card, this will do it. However, if its that old, it might not have a USB port and you might need a wireless card instead (they are VERY cheap)!
878711
Hi Stephen, This model comes with Gigabit Ethernet, so you will have to buy/use a Cat 5e or Cat6 Ethernet Cable to get the most out of the connection. It does not come with WiFi so if you wish to connect it via Wireless, the easiest way is to purchase a USB Wireless Adapter that best matches your existing router at home. Hope that helps!
1727408
It's hard to know how to respond, because you don't say what ports your router has - or what OS you're using.The spec is pretty complete, and yes, there is no ethernet. If this is really vital, I might try connecting this to a specific host machine (I use Firewire) and then remote mounting it on other machines. (This is easy in the mac world, and I'm sure there are Windows solutions.)Hope this helps. At least, it's probably better than, "Huh?"
483745
No. It has an ethernet connection but no built-in wifi which is rather surprising. You will need an external ethernet to wifi adapter/router. Also, while it has a USB port it does not support a USB wifi adaptor.
475333
Yes you can use an ethernet cable, I used one for the same purpose and it worked
670127
There is an Ethernet connection socket on the back. It isn't wireless (it's a desktop unit). Having said that, I bought/installed a USB wireless network adapter on the 2 units bought due to difficulties in running cable.
2222252
Can the unit work as a wireless transceiver for a laptop without a wifi transceiver? I mean, I have a laptop whose wireless radio stopped working; could I plug this thing in to its ethernet jack to get it to act like a wifi card?