im completely computer illiterate and i would rather have a wireless connection instead of having to run a phone cord all over the house. is there a way to do this?
2007-02-14 14:04:59 · 5 answers · asked by ME 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It's not called a "wan" card. But yes, you can buy an add-in card that fits in an empty PCI slot inside your computer to use wireless. Check your local BestBuy or CompUSA, or once you know what you're looking for, shop online at http://www.newegg.com for a better deal.
2007-02-14 14:17:05 · answer #1 · answered by SirCharles 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. What you need to do is go to your local Circiut City or Best Buy, and go to a salesperson and ask them where the wireless routers are. Get one of the salespeople to help you pick out a wireless card and router that fits your needs. Both of these stores offer in-house set-up services, sometimes at little-to -no cost during sales, so buy that too, and they will set it up for you. Alternitevely, if you have any friends who are computer literate, try to get one of them to help you, rather than pay a service-person to help you.
2007-02-14 22:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by JD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible with a wireless network card in the pc and a wireless router connected to the phone cord then it is indeed possible.
2007-02-14 22:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by jaime.sharp 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have dial up, you cant do this. If you have a router, get a USB adapter, and connect it to your computer. Then search for your network (create one if you dont have one) and enter the password if its encrypted. then ur good to go
2007-02-14 22:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by Jerky Bob 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your on dialup, no... if your using dsl, yes get a wireless lan card for the desktop
2007-02-14 22:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by fourwheeler103 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋