hi just wondering does the desktop pc have to have a wireless network card installed to go wireless or will a router and usb adapter do, the laptop i have got is wireless. bit of a novice as you can see. lol. thanks everyone
2007-02-20 06:05:19 · 6 answers · asked by cjscot 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Your desktop PC is connected to your usb adapter and router. Your desktop doesnt need to be wireless. To get your laptop connected to the internet through its wireless device however you need to upgrade your router to wireless.
Or you could get a wireless device for your desktop and connect your laptop to your desktop on a wireless network and let it connect to the internet through your desktop.
My advice go to where you got your desktop or laptop and they will explain it all to you depending on what you want to do and have access to with your laptop.
2007-02-20 06:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by clever investor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your system does not have a wireless card - installing a usb adapter will sort you out
2007-02-20 06:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by wise5557 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the pc does not need to be wireless. just install a usb wireless adaptor. that is compatible with your wireless network
2007-02-20 06:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by Cap10kirk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you must install a wireless card in the PC to enable wireless networking. You may find a USB adaptor that will also do the same but I think the speed of data transfer is reduced.
here's one for $15
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2787272&CatId=2699
2007-02-20 06:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by senorspacehead 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Both your options will work.
You can get USB adapter, or you can plug your router/access point directly into your pc.
2007-02-20 21:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a router that you need, to connect to your laptop>>http://www-au.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=AU%2FLayout&cid=1141414430729&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
2007-02-20 06:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋