Will this make my non wireless computer wireless? I switched my modem to wireless, but my computer (windows 7) is not. Looking to make it wireless.
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Hi Rebecca, that would be a 'no'. This card is only for a wired (ethernet cable) connection, and has no wireless capabilities. A quick search on Amazon will give you lots of good wireless cards though, including little gadgets that just stick in a spare USB slot so you don't have to take the case off your computer to install a card. Good luck!
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No, this is a wired network interface card. For a wireless network card, search for "pcie 802.11n" in the search line.
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Yes, I upgraded to windows 7 a long time ago and it worked very well. I would definitely mention though and the laptop comes with a G router wifi card, so if you have an N router, then you will want to either upgrade the wifi card inside or consider a more updated laptop. Mine started running a bit hot and stressed when I attached the N router via USB, but then I also had many other things running all the time and only used the USB, not a new N wifi card.
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This is not wireless. You connect it with an Ethernet cable. There would also be heat dissipation issues.
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A wireless modem, basically has a wireless router built in so there isn't a need for a seperate wireless router to have Wi-Fi. I don't see why you couldn't use this with your wireless modem. You basically turn your wireless modem into a regular modem by disabling the Wi-Fi and enable it on the Netgear Router. I use a comcast modem (not wireless) with this router - works fine.
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It is not wireless. However, the unit I received was missing the wired part, which I ordered separately after researching the requirements. The unit did not work. I would not advise purchasing it. I threw it away.
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I have a wireless modem through my ISP and had no trouble connecting to the internet once I set up account information in Windows 8 (the operating system that came with all new computers when I bought this one). There are some differences in Windows 8 however that you have to adapt to if you've never used it before. I suggest getting a user manual to be answer any questions you might have along the way, and review any online forums that have first-hand answers from actual users!
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This boosts the wireless signal from your router (cable/DSL). It has nothing to do with which version of Windows you are using.
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No, it's not to turn or make your modem into a wifi hotspot, its for computers that are not equipped with or not built with wifi connectivity
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You have to use the cable supplied...it isn't wireless. The cable supplied has different connectors on each end.
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I don't believe there is a way to make this printer wireless. I use it on a network and it works just fine.
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To clarify, this specific model would need to be plugged into your network to make it wireless. If you get the model with the dw model you can go totally wireless.
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Thank you for the question. This computer will not have any wireless device installed. You would have to purchase a USB wireless device or internal network card and install, they are not included as part of the sale.Thank youJason
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No it is not wireless, and everything about this computer sucks! Don't make this mistake I did, do not buy it.
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The one I purchased for my sister did have a modem, but with WiFi, she isn't using it since her internet connection is via her cable modem and WiFi router. (I can't imagine it wouldn't have one since most of these computers are returns from business leases) If you are still concerned, I recommend you call the seller and ask to be sure. PS, you might also ask if they will include the Windows re-install disc so if the hard drive dies, you will be able to re-install Windows without having to lay out the cash to buy it. Mine did not come with the disc, but they sent it upon request. It likely will NOT have MS Office or other software with it - just windows XP. Good luck!
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Just connect to your wired computer and it will become a wireless one, provided it works like it's supposed to. My connection was very sporadic unfortunately. No additional charges apply.
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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?
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Hi , it is to be used with a wireless router not a modem. . Also , it screws onto the antenna port of a router so without one, it will not work... The answer to your question is no..