Can I plug this into an older computer to make a wireless connection?
1425752
Yes. I did so with an older computer but I would recommend looking at the makers website to see what it says makes it compatable.
666379
I don't think so. The wire to connect to the computer has a USB connection.
319356
This item will work with an old old computer. Win98, get your money back, that item should no longer be sold.
2172905
You can buy a wireless adapter like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704121&cm;_re=tp_link-_-33-704-121-_-Product and voila - it is now wireless.
1087634
No. You also will need a wireless router to connect to the wired network to transmit and receive the signal. The Netgear N300 Wireless Router would be a good choice. Make sure your old PC has a USB port to plug this adapter into.
1338717
I think so. it uses a USB plug so if your older PC has a USB port thenit will work.
1277915
unfortunately no, but I understand you can get a wireless adapter and configure it through the USB port.
533296
Absolutely. I have had no problems connecting all manner of wireless items to this laptop.
440922
I agree with Cheryl. You will have to purchase a wireless printer because this adapter must have drivers installed.
41508
You can plug in anything that has a network port and make it wireless, but don't think a USB will work. There are plenty of USB wireless network adaptors though.
1595540
You can connect your laptop via hdmi or other cable. I do not think it can be done wirelessly.
1414371
No clue...honestly, I haven't used this item since purchasing it. I would assume as long as the computer recognizes the wireless dongle whatever port its plugged into, it should work. But why you wouldn't prioritize a more local USB port to a mouse and use this device for more external type devices doesn't make sense.
1517055
Will it work to do what? This is not a hot spot...it's a device to turn a wired Ethernet port into wireless
1472369
I guess it does not matter if the old mouse is wireless or not it would work in both cases !! but if the old one is wireless it will take up a port and so will the key board !!but the mouse that comes with the keyboard works great , I would keep the old one as a back up !!
677446
Not sure I have Windows 7, you will need a USB port for the wireless receiver
1909576
I would say no as it needs a USB to connect also I know with mine there were drivers to make it work. You could however hook it to your shop computer if you have one to receive from the router I think maybe for what you're looking to do you may want to check out the WIFI antenna at Heartland Amnerica I have no knowledge of the product but you can probably review cust's opinions on it
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I don't know..I bought it for an old computer that doesn't have wireless technology and it works great! Don't know if that helps.... :/