How does the computer receive the signal from the wireless router do I need to buy some sort of anttena null

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nullvoid · Accepted Answer

The router has antenna's which "push" and "receive" data across your network to your computer and other network devices. Some routers have one antenna, some have 2, some have 6, etc. Some of them even have antenna's built inside the router so you can't see them.
Your computer has a wireless card with has it's own built in antenna (which you can't see), and it communicates with the router.
Together, your computer and router use their pre-existing antenna's to send data back and forth.
So- the short answer to your questions is No. Unless you live in a large house (or have multiple walls/floors which can cause the signal to have trouble making it through), you do not need to buy some sort of antenna.

jegic · Answer

Your computer can connect with an Ethernet cable, or built in wireless 802.5 a, b, g, n, ac hardware in your computer.

Raph1001 · Answer

You need to have a wireless NIC in your computer to receive a signal from the wireless router.

wintonas · Answer

A desktop will likely be plugged in with an ethernet wire into one of the ports, if you have a laptop it will be wireless. You can also get a wireless pci-express or usb thumb drive adapter for your desktop if you can't run a cable.

Answered by wintonas 10 years ago

CommunityAnswer · Answer

If your computer does not support wireless network, you can connect it directly to this router through an Ethernet cable or you can purchase a wireless network receiver and connect to the computer.

Steve · Answer

If you are using a desktop PC (i.e. not a laptop) you may need to install a wireless ethernet card. They are very inexpensive, around $15, but of course they can also be more expensive.

You will need to look to see if you can see your wireless network. If not, then pick up a a wireless ethernet card.

J4578 · Answer

If you have a laptop or a desktop that has been manufactured in the last few years it probably has an internal Wi-Fi adapter that receives the signal from the router. So, no, you shouldn't have to add anything extra to the computer unless it is more than roughly 3 years old.

Answered by J4578 10 years ago

fitefamily · Answer

If your computer is hooked up to your home internet wireless system it will find this wireless signal automatically. you don't need anything else. Also Netgear tech support is really easy to work with.

Answered by fitefamily 10 years ago

fixitguy · Answer

While virtually all laptops, tablets, and cellphones have built-in wifi capability, only a small percentage of desktop PCs have this built-in — particularly if the PC is more than a few years old. Because a desktop PC is typically permanently situated in the same spot w/o being moved around, it can be tethered with an ethernet (CAT-5) cable plugged into the modem/router. If your PC does not have built-in wifi capability, there are wifi-adapter cards which can be installed within the PC chassis. Much simpler is to purchase a USB wifi adapter for $15 or less, as suggested in another answer. This just plugs into any available USB port on your PC, and once the included driver software is installed, you will be able to configure your wifi connection in Windows or Mac OS.

Answered by fixitguy 5 years ago

ReezBeez · Answer

No, it comes with its own antenna.

Maxtech · Answer

Use an ethernet cable.

lindy1011 · Answer

your computer needs to be wireless compatible or you can hardwire it if not. Our main computer is not wireless and my daughter hooked it up along with all our wireless components

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