Wireless standards are backward compatible so there is no reason Comcast would send you a wireless router that was also not backward compatible. If you have wireless in your computer already, it should work perfectly fine with what Comcast has provided you. The only reason to upgrade would be to improve speed or signal strength. Sometimes you can simply replace an antenna on a wireless device to improve signal strength or quality, but you must replace the device to improve it's wireless speed and standards it supports.
The device you received should list the standard it adheres to, be it AC, N, A, B, or G. If you choose to purchase a new wireless access card for your computer, just match it to the standard supported by your new router.
Most modem / router / wireless combinations still have wired Ethernet ports on them, so maybe you can still enjoy a wired connection? Also, if you have ports, but not enough, you can always use a non-router, Ethernet switch to expand the number of available wired ports.