I bought a Dimension E521 and it doesnt have a wireless card outlet, can i go to comp usa or something and buy one to plug in or does it have to be built in?
2006-09-28 04:09:36 · 5 answers · asked by bootlegcrayolas 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
you can get one that plugs into a USB port
2006-09-28 04:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wireless card does not have to be built in. When you go to the Computer store, ask for a USB Wireless card. This will attach to your computer via the USB ports and will operate just as if it were built in.
2006-09-28 04:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure!! If no built-in wireless adapter, you can just go and buy one.. You got 2 choices..
1) Get a PCI wireless adapter and plug it in.
2) Get a USB wireless adapter. I recommend this, because you can use it on other computer and notebook also. Plug and Play..
Check out more wireless adapter information here..
http://www.home-network-help.com/wireless-network-setup.html
Hope this helps.. :o)
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picoHat
http://www.home-network-help.com/
2006-09-28 04:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by picohat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope it does not have to be built in as others have mentioned. You can get a USB one as too was mentioned, or you can be brave, open the case and install a PCI Wireless adapter card. Make sure you get one that is 802.llB/G compatible. For the best prices please go to http://www.pricewatch.com
Hope this helps.
2006-09-28 04:22:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy one pretty cheap. If there is a Fry's near you, i'd suggest going there; they're pretty cheap and they know what they're talking about. Just go and ask them for a wireless interenet card.
2006-09-28 04:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋