Does the computer have to be turned on? Does the computer have to be turned on for this unit to work or will it operate just by the Wi-Fi?
245616
The good thing is the computer does NOT have to be turned on. Once set up, this works just like a table radio. I have mine connected to my stereo system, using it as a tuner. I have the Innovator2 with the remote. But I also have the Android app for this on my Evo phone. So I can change channels and adjust the volume without getting out of my comfortable recliner. I love my grace radio and use it more than the 40" TV I bought about the same time.
245617
The radio will operate just by the WiFi. But, if you want it to stream music already stored on your computer, then you have to turn on the computer.
1044751
The unit will operate completely on its own with no external connections of any kind. It only requires that you plug it in for power and plus the video cable into a TV so that you can set your options and make sure your cameras are all pointed where you want to monitor. No internet connection of any kind is required.
2029466
you need the internet. additionally,i never could get it set up without being able to hard wire it to a router before using it wirelessly. which made it useless for my situation.(no access to router, just a wireless signal.
1739254
No. The unit must be plugged in to an outlet and powered on in order to function.
1895374
The light comes on. Right now my computer is wireless. I think it came on when it was wireless. Not absolutely sure.
664799
The base unit has to be plugged in to work - only the parent unit is wireless.
1305173
works fine with our wi-fi. Is a fairly upscale computer with lighted keyboard and other extras. We did need to replace the battery after we had it several months. I would recommend this computer. A lot of computer for a little money.
1493737
This was a gift for my son, and he said it works without being plugged in, with being plugged into an outlet, and it works being plugged into a computer. I hope this helps.
30937
wish I could answer your question. I just know when it is plugged in and I turn it on. it works.
2268940
The unit is a wired unit. It is not wi-fi. However it will work off any rj45 outlet on your router and be accessed by any computers on your network. Don't know about your system but if you use Windows, be sure and set the start up of the service for the Buffalo drive on delay at start up if you turn off your system. For some reason Windows can't find it if windows is not fully loaded before running the utility from Buffalo. The unit works like a charm, and after you install it you will find that it is really handy for a central disk access for all your network.
1642099
The unit has its own AC power supply and yes the computer needs to be on. It is a great product!
1608976
Yes, the computer needs to be running. It is powered by the PC and to my knowledge has no internal memory for independent operation , so if it's off it can't send commands.
2245651
The system is wireless - however, we did not connect it to our computer network at all. It works without the computer network.
68762
It has to be hooked up.. it was a waste of money..horrible even when I hooked it up it was slow to notice wifi..
1722818
The connection the a computer is only required during the setup process. After the unit is connected to the network it works as a stand alone network device like your router. It just needs to be connected to a power outlet in a location where the signal strength from the router is at least 70%.
1332344
I just read this. Very good info. But does the computer have to be on the internet all the time or just on. I do not mind keeping it on but I find my router often goes off the internet if I leave it too long. Can you Help LaRaine
2024708
No, I had to buy a WI-FI unit for mine, But it is an excellent computer otherwise.