Wireless capability: Does "Wi-Fi certified" mean that I won't need to buy and install a wireless router?
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Unfortunately you still have to pay for internet and buy a wireless router, unless you have a very nice neighbor that lives close!!
2275047
I never bothered to enable the wireless capability. You enable it in the control panel.
1807369
I think the product description says you can have wireless as a separate purchase.
711711
It doesn't come with wifi capability out of the box - you will probably need a USB WIFI dongle or a PCI wifi card (there is at least 1 free slot).
1653328
Yes, you can take out the wireless module and simply hardwire directly to your router. If you don't need wireless capability then you could save $$ by purchasing an Ooma without the adapter.
1981145
Yes it is. The unit is basically "plug and play". I was up and running in about 15 minutes. You do have the option to change the wifi channel it uses as well as some other adjustments, but it's ready to go right out of the box.
2106715
Yes. It has built in wireless so you don't have to worry about adding wireless capabilities yourself. I am very happy with it.
1744475
Wireless implies that it's not "hard wired" to the internet. It receives signal via WIFI. The cable shown is. USB cable used to power and program the units.
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Yes, I'm not very technical however if there is WiFi I can used it and I can even use someones wireless in the area with no problem if I am not at home. It's awesome. I'm sure you will enjoy it!
952537
Yes The WIFI in the description refers to being able to use a Wireles internet connection.
1193625
Yes. Read instructions, which lead you through a wireless setup. Interactive instruction.
1172698
Likely to protect the connection and allow you to use a older wireless set up? Not used that one but it makes sense
1364922
You can set it up wireless but it has to be hard wired initially to install the firmware
963454
Yes, just install the Wi-Drive app, follow the set up instructions and you'll be good to go.
1863004
Yes, any addition, removal or changes to wireless equipment requires you to go into programming mode for the zones. If you don't have your installer code, you can probably get it from your security monitoring company.
486189
No the CD isn't required. But you should find out what firmware version your internet provider is using so you can upgrade it if necessary.
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That's just the information that I was looking for - whether or not this unit had built-in wireless capability. I saw where someone mentioned that it could possibly be used as wireless with added equipment. I would have bought this unit too, if only...