Does this connect through the router or directly to the computer's WiFi card?
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I am not sure. I didn't get this working with a non hp computer. I tried it on 2 computers and it seemed to connect thru the wifi of the computer and then I lost it. I gave up I am donating it to a friend who has a hp computer. I would not recommend this mouse to anyone that is using a non hp computer.
511265
it connects threw the computers wifi so be sure that your wifi card can support multiple connections
511266
It works great with Windows 8.1 64bit. I custom build my system. I tried to use the mouse in the past, and I could never get it to work. I believe I finally figured that using usb wireless adapters didn't work. I bought a high end Pci express wireless network adapter with 3 antennas' and it works awesome. The drivers from Hp website and I haven't had a problem. It is a life saver for freeing up a usb slot.
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the mouse does not use router. It pairs with computer using its own private network. when you install the software it creates a second private network to communicate with mouse only leaving the area local connection for internet. it works good but on occasion will disconnect must be from interference more so in a hot spot with laptop. it pairs ok after wake up from sleep. battery life is excellent cause I've forgotten it on for days and was still ok. It goes to sleep when not in use. it was designed for win7 will not work with xp I'm using it on win 8. not sure about 8.1
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No, the unit is designed to connect to the network. The unit wont work by direct connecting the unit to a pc/laptop via USB
1028607
No. This is a wireless receiver. It is connected to your computer and it receives the wireless signal from a wireless router.
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It says in the specs it WILL connect via almost every router out there. Also, a couple of the reviewers mentioned that as well
2279802
It must be wired to your router. After it is connected to your router it may be accessed through wireless if you have a wireless router.
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The model of kdlinks which I purchased will not connect by WiFi to a PC. There is another model available which will do this. Andy
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None that I know of, but I am no computer expert. I do know that if you have a PCI wireless network card, you don't need this. I assume, but do not know, that the reverse is also true.
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No. Its only connection is thru the USB type thumb looking drive. Will not interfere with router.
1983001
As far as I remember it was connected to a modem. Then I plugged in my laptop. Now the cable provides its own router.
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This printer has wifi to connect via a router but I use it with a cable directly from the printer to the PC. No router needed for this. The wifi did not work.
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It connects via a Cat-6 network cable with an RJ45 end. Any of the ports will work. A straight-through cable will work fine. It's a switch, not a router, so you will still need a router between this and a cable modem, unless your cable modem has an integrated router. Since you mentioned both, I would suggest just hooking up a LAN FE port on your router into any one of the ports on this switch.
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Yes it will connect directly, there is nothing you will have to install. Right click your network icon and connect to the available network.
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I believe it will do both depending on configuration. I had planned on connecting it using a LAN but it automatically connected to the WIFI from across the parking lot and has been working ever since (almost a year).
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The desktop does not come with a wireless N card built in. In my case, I used a wireless N USB adapter, but it would be best if you are able to directly connect an ethernet cable from your router. Something to note is that although the wireless adapter worked perfectly fine if connected to the front USB ports, for some odd reason, connecting to the back USB ports would result in some occasional interference.
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No. If you want to use a wireless router you have to attach a USB wireless adapter to a USB port on the pc like the media link wireless or panda wireless adapter.
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This plugs into a usb port in your laptop. simple connection. with or without a router.
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You bypass the router and connect directly to the card. Any extra software is available for free from Toshiba, itunes, or google play. In the setup you can select to continue with an internet connection simultaneously.