Software & Hardware Requirements: How to Connect Wi-Fi Internet to a Desktop PC. Connecting a desktop PC to a Wi-Fi network doesn't require a lot of software or hardware. Provided you're working ...

Connect one cable to the broadband modem and to the port marked "WAN" or "Internet" on the router. Connect the second cable to one of the router's numbered ports and to your computer's Ethernet port.

I’m not going to begrudge anyone for using the modem and router that their ISP provides them. You shouldn’t— because you’re probably paying your ISP ...