What equipment would I need to hook up my pc to receive a wireless connection? Be specific please!
2006-12-14 05:28:55 · 3 answers · asked by ropemancometh 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I have a Dell PC and will be getting a laptop in the near future.
2006-12-14 05:36:03 · update #1
Simply put you will need a wireless router or access point (if you don't already have one) and a wireless adapter for the PC. You can get a USB adapter or an internal PCI adapter, either will work.
Just make sure that the router and the adapter use compatable wireless protocols. i.e. they both should be 802.11G (although G is backwards compatable with B). Just don't get a "G" router and an "A" card.
2006-12-14 05:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by Gravyboat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, you need something to send a wireless signal. If you already have that taken care of, ignore that. If you don't you'll need a router.
Second, you'll need a wireless receiver. Most of them simply plug into your computer via USB plug, with a simple installation. I don't really know what you're trying to do, so I can't help you with fine details. If you go to a local Best Buy, Circuit City, or other such electronics store, you can go to the Networking department and get help there, as well.
Just a word of advice: it's harder than it looks.
2006-12-14 13:34:27 · answer #2 · answered by SkywalkerSays21 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you planning on getting wireless signal from the existing network with a wireless router, or you want to make your own network absolutely from scratch?
You'll need a wireless router to send a signal, you'll need a wireless card that goes into your PCMCIA slot in your laptop. Or do you have a desktop you need to connect to? then you'll need a wireless PCI card. You have to be more specific.
2006-12-14 13:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by Fez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋