The Sangean WFT-1 is a WiFi Component Tuner capable of receiving over 16,000 Internet Radio Stations via DAB(Digital Audio Broadcast), as well as traditional FM radio stations. A computer is not required as long as you have a broadband internet connection and wired or wireless router but uploading of files from a computer is supported. An alarm clock with the ability to use either internet radio, FM radio or buzzer to wake you up to is included as well as a sleep timer and 20 station presets(10 internet and 10 FM). Search stations by country, genre and favorites and also use the 6 preset EQ selections all via IR remote control.