Do I need to have wifi for this or will it give me wifi null

This will not give you WiFi, it is a switch that distributes your internet signal to various devices via a wired connection. You will need an ISP, or Internet Service Provider, to supply you with an internet connection. From there, if they do not supply a router, (and most will supply it although you may have to pay a rental fee each month), you will need a WiFi router that can then give you WiFi.

This device does not utilize or give wifi, it just passes network traffic via cables.

Neither. It connects to an ethernet cable or patch cord. It expands a single connection to 5 total (4 additional devices). No WiFi, you would need a router for that function

You need WiFi for this. You plug in Ethernet from back of router to this and this allows you to plug multiple electronics into and gives them all internet

Unfortunately, this product isn't a WiFi router. You'll still need to buy a router in order to have WiFi in your house. Good Luck!

Colleen, wifi and ethernet are two different methods for communicating with your devices. We use ethernet for security because it is hardwired to our computers. Wifi utilizes radio frequencies, wireless. The speed of our Comcast connection to our laptop computers was improved by a factor of 2.5 over the wifi speed. We just acquired the latest Comcast box they call it a "Gateway." It has built in wifi and two ethernet ports. You must ask your cable provider about the equipment needed to allow you to receive cable TV, internet via wifi and ethernet. Ethernet cables and installation are usually additional costs.

This item is a “dumb” switch. Just ports No WIFi.

This device is not a wifi router - it is only a switch. It does not provide wifi.

This does not provide WiFi. It just gives you more ports to connect additional computers or other things using cat5 cable.

This is not a router, just adds ethernet hub to an existing modem or wifi router.

“Do I need to have wifi for this or will it give me wifi”

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This will not give you WiFi, it is a switch that distributes your internet signal to various devices via a wired connection. You will need an ISP, or Internet Service Provider, to supply you with an internet connection. From there, if they do not supply a router, (and most will supply it although you may have to pay a rental fee each month), you will need a WiFi router that can then give you WiFi.
Answered by RonS 7 years ago
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This device does not utilize or give wifi, it just passes network traffic via cables.
Answered by dj2r 7 years ago
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Neither. It connects to an ethernet cable or patch cord. It expands a single connection to 5 total (4 additional devices). No WiFi, you would need a router for that function
Answered by timbopro 7 years ago
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You need WiFi for this. You plug in Ethernet from back of router to this and this allows you to plug multiple electronics into and gives them all internet
Answered by Jarrod 7 years ago
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Unfortunately, this product isn't a WiFi router. You'll still need to buy a router in order to have WiFi in your house. Good Luck!
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Answered by Alberto 7 years ago
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Colleen, wifi and ethernet are two different methods for communicating with your devices. We use ethernet for security because it is hardwired to our computers. Wifi utilizes radio frequencies, wireless. The speed of our Comcast connection to our laptop computers was improved by a factor of 2.5 over the wifi speed. We just acquired the latest Comcast box they call it a "Gateway." It has built in wifi and two ethernet ports. You must ask your cable provider about the equipment needed to allow you to receive cable TV, internet via wifi and ethernet. Ethernet cables and installation are usually additional costs.
Answered by yosh 7 years ago
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This item is a “dumb” switch. Just ports No WIFi.
Answered by Adam 7 years ago
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This device is not a wifi router - it is only a switch. It does not provide wifi.
Answered by Sprocketman 7 years ago
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This does not provide WiFi. It just gives you more ports to connect additional computers or other things using cat5 cable.
Answered by Daddy 7 years ago
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This is not a router, just adds ethernet hub to an existing modem or wifi router.
Answered by Scott 7 years ago
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