Weather Direct by La Crosse Technology gives you easy access to the same quality weather as meteorologists 24 hours-a-day without turning on a TV or a computer. It works without Wi-Fi, there is NO software to install, and the forecasts are totally FREE. NO subscription required. Choose the forecast information that you want from a list of over 60,000 locations in the United States and Canada including your hometown, golf courses, parks, sports venues and more. Visit www.weatherdirect.com/places for a full list of forecast locations. Now it"s even easier to plan your day… receive forecasts for each morning, afternoon, evening and night for today and tomorrow. You"ll know to pack your umbrella for an afternoon shower, or bring a jacket for a cool evening at the game. The included wireless temperature sensor monitors your backyard temperature. You can also monitor your backyard temperature from anywhere in the world with your free membership to theweatherclub.com. The weather gateway connects to your network router with the included LAN cable to send secure wireless forecasts to the display - 24 hours a day without turning on a TV or computer. A wireless range of 330 feet allows you to put the display device almost anywhere you want. A PC is only required for one-time easy set-up or to customize features. High-speed Internet and network router are required.