The phone line is messed up in my room and I can't afford a laptop...so I wanted top know if a desktop computer can have wireless internet and also if there are any cheap desktops out there that come with it already installed?!
2006-11-29 16:39:36 · 15 answers · asked by Jesi 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Sure desktops can do wireless. There are PCI wireless cards, as well as USB wireless devices. Almost no desktops come with wireless built-in though. That seems to be a feature of laptops.
2006-11-29 16:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wireless Internet Card For Desktop
2016-11-08 23:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi:
If a desktop has a slot for a card, you can easily get a card, but I've seen wireless network cards for desktops that looks like you could install them pretty easily or use a USB type. Check out MicroCenter's 54G Wireless PCI Desktop Network Card for an example of the card, and Wireless G 54Mbps USB Network Adapter for a USB type. Both of these are around $40 or so. Hope this helps.
2006-11-29 16:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by artistpw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A desktop can have wireless Internet. But you will need high speed service to your house and a router. Also, you will need to buy a USB wireless adapter for your computer. You can get it at any store that sells computer stuff. Just make sure it's a USB adapter. As far as cheap computers... honestly don't buy cheap. If you need a new computer save up $1000 to $1500 and get a good one.
2006-11-29 16:45:40 · answer #4 · answered by blahbluep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you're desktop can have a wireless connection. You just need a wireless USB adapter or a wireless PCI adapter. You can either get a Linksys, Dlink or a Netgear whichever you prefer. And no, there are no desktops that has a built-in wireless card.
2006-11-29 16:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by Team Yuna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Most desktops don't come with it, but you can purchase a wireless card for $35-$50.
2006-11-29 16:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by PIZZA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhm, i don't know that you're asking this right, if you have a an internet connection that is hooked to a wireless router (802.11a/b/g/n) and you're wanting to know if a desktop can use a wireless adapter, then yes, just get a usb wireless adapter, or a pci wireless adapter, usb is easier to install, you just plug it into a usb port, pci will offer better performance as far as speed, range, and reliability but you have to install it inside the pc, it's not difficult though. if you're asking about a strictly wireless internet service provider (usually 802.16a) then you have to see if that's available in your area, i know we have one in my area but not all cities have them.
2006-11-29 16:44:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jeremy D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely, just buy a wireless network adapter, it can be a card or a usb device!
2006-11-29 16:48:31 · answer #8 · answered by yesssssssss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
desktops need routers and ive spent about 300 dollars on them and they always stop working!! the connection sucks.. i hate it so i just gave up
2006-11-29 16:42:40 · answer #9 · answered by Gui 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol desktops had them before laptops were capable.
2006-11-29 16:41:38 · answer #10 · answered by Simba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋