Will this device (when inserted into an older desktop with Windows XP) allow connection to a WiFi network?
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That's exactly what it will do. My internal wireless adapter failed on my 6-year-old laptop running XP, and this plugs into one of my USB ports, restoring connectivity.
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Same problem I had running Dell laptop windows XP/ connected easily to New N version wireless router.
1990639
I think that depends on the individual seller, and you may want to contact them prior to making your purchase. My particular laptop came preloaded with Windows XP and was able to connect to Wi-Fi right out of the box. I was under the impression that, considering the low price, it was sold "as-is." The seller described my particular item as being fully functional with some minor signs of cosmetic wear, and it arrived as described.
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I am using netgear on my desktop which has Vista installed and it works great. I had tried a linkys product and it did not work. From what I have read the netgear should work fine with windows xp
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It will work fine as long as you are not using Windows 8+ since the MyWifi software is gone. You may still be able to tether using native Win8 software.
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I plugged it into a USB port in a pc that did not have wifi capabilities. ..it works great...but I am not sure about your situation
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My laptop came with WinXP3, a 32 bit OS. The XP driver for the WiFi on-board circuitry was installed and enabled. If you intend to upgrade the OS, be sure to locate the WiFi driver for the new OS.
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I agree with W.Beckles. Note: check your N router, also, some only work well withWindows 7
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yes. I used it on my old desktop that only had a hook up connection and it worked great. My desktop now has a wireless connection thanks to this. I love it.
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At this time it works only with Windows 7, 8, XP, & Vista per the product data sheet at: http://support.netgear.com/product/A6200#wrapper
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I recommend contacting the manufacturer, I did not see a driver set for Windows ME on the disk however. This isn't a wireless device for wifi, it is an infrared transceiver, it allows connection with another infrared device to exchange data.
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Here's a link to a blog on line... this person had a similar problem, hopefully it'll help. Copy And paste The following to a browser. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-networking/reinstalled-xp-cant-connect-to-internet/e490678c-39fb-48ab-b7af-4994006e9c80.
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The brand or OS of the computer doesn't really matter. As long as it connects using the 802.3x Wi-Fi or Ethernet 802.3 standard it will work.
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yes, there is one ethernet port on the device for putting it on your network. the wifi access point needs to be connected to some other switch or router that's already on the network.
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The device has no wifi capability, you pc may be wifi but the device needs a hard wired connection AFAIK.
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Try the ethernet with any laptop, if it works then it should give you the wifi with this device ;p
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You will need some sort of router as well. All this does is provide you a wireless connection to a device that does not have it such as an older desktop or laptop.
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No. Most desktops do not have built in WiFi capabilities. There is a USB plug that I bought through Amazon that does allow you to pick up WiFi without having to plug directly into your router.