does this work alone as a wireless connection, or do I have to have a router also
1607300
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.
1607301
I believe a router is still needed. It will pickup a signal from a router, but a router still has to send out that signal.
1607302
(As the others say below, though: at home you would need a router to broadcast the signal from your Internet Service Provider. The Linksys adapter won't pick up a signal directly from the cable/DSL line. You just don't need to drag the router with you wherever you go if you want to connect to a wireless network at a coffee shop or someone else's home)
1607303
It works just like any internal wireless card; you can connect to any wireless network in range. No router necessary unless you want to extend the range.
1607304
Can you plug this into your blue ray player for better reception......I have a router for WI fi on my computer, but Netflix stalls alot
509389
It works independent of your computer, so to me no reason why it should not work. If you plan to use it wirelessly, be sure to read the setup instructions carefully. I did not and it took too long to set it up due to my error.
657338
No. You only need a wireless network router and just follow the on screen instructions.
384111
It doesn't work that way.It is a wireless router that hooks up to a modem.You need a cat5 or cat6 cable to hook up from the modem to the router and then it will work
109967
You connect to the internet via an Ethernet cable to your router. I do not know how you would do it wirelessly
746554
no, its only a very good modem. Connect a router to it and you have your own wifi. I recommend having a stand alone modem and a stand alone router instead of a modem/router combined unit.
2241415
Yes, Router will be needed to connect wireless devices. Modem is a short of access point to access intrrnet from your service provider but using ethernet cable. You can buy separate router and create your own wireless network.
2023242
Yes, it will work with a standalone router and DHCP server (in fact you need one), and you don't "need" a computer with the controller software all the time but I've seen a couple of weird things were it doesn't work quite right without a controller, then again I have a setup that has been working fine for about 4 months without a controller. (if all the power went out, i would be surprised if the APs came backup perfectly)
158295
I use the Ethernet but I am quite sure that it can be use wireless you may have to just type in the connection number and the name of the link.
1382087
This is a wireless adapter. It connects to a wireless router with computers like a desktop. It is not a wireless router. You need to buy a wireless router for you are wanting to do.
338251
Not sure how you have wireless internet without a router. However, yes you need a router, the camera is useless without one.
2243863
You DO NOT need a wireless connection unless you can not connect directly with an Ethernet cable. It has an Ethernet port and is wireless WI-FI.I am using it wireless via DSL and a wireless router.If you get a wireless router get the fastest 1 gigabit.ASUS makes a good one available on AMAZON. With a wireless router you can use it for your wireless printer/scanner Smart phone and visiting lap tops or your own. I would connect directly to the Ethernet port if I had a wire available or could easily run one. The devise works great and the quality with HDMI is very good.
1836655
No, you do not need to physically connect to the router. It must be placed within the wireless router's range, and then extends it further.
1368727
This MODEM acts as a network wireless router. As the others have said you MUST do the initial setup by connecting to your computer via an Ethernet cable. After that you can connect wirelessly. I decided to keep my Ethernet connection as it is faster and more reliable. There are three extra Ethernet ports to connect other computers or other Ethernet devices devices like my Blue Ray player streaming Net Flix and other web content.
779041
Well I have a linksys wireless router plugged into the modem. The modem does NOT send out a wireless signal it is just a cable internet modem so if you don't have a wireless router you won't be able to connect with the modem unless you plug an Ethernet cable into it.
1004208
No, its not a router, it is a usb wifi card. you can use it on a laptop or desktop to connect to a network.
1849401
This is for creating your own wireless network, not for connecting to one, unless you plan to use this in bridge mode, which is not the best way to connect to a wireless network. If you don't have wi-fi built into your computer, you can buy a USB wi-fi adapter instead of this.