2007-02-27 10:57:28 · 10 answers · asked by andierue 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
No, in most cases you can have a wireless card made by a different manufacturer than your router. Almost all networking hardware nowadays is compatible with each other. Your connection may be a little better and you may gain a little bit more functionality if you do go with products from the same manufacturer just because they were designed to work together, but they don't have to be the same. If you post specifically what brand your router is and what wireless cards you are considering, I'm sure someone will be able to tell you for sure if they are compatible.
2007-02-27 11:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by tuscani_tiburon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use the scan feature in some cards, you shouldn't need a card of the same brand. Scan for the router and it should be found. Anymore questions, ask me.
2007-02-27 19:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by rayshon28 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure its wireless g or b that has to be the same but not the brand of router and card
2007-02-27 18:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by bigizz75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you can use any brand router for your notebook
2007-02-27 19:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by watisman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should pick-up automatically
2007-02-27 18:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will automatically pick up. I need my ten points.
2007-02-27 19:01:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most notebook computers have the card built in. mine does.
2007-02-27 18:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they don't need to be made by the same brand.
2007-02-27 18:59:37 · answer #8 · answered by hasgr8boyz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Makes no difference
2007-02-27 19:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by kb3hmj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't need same brand
2007-02-27 18:59:28 · answer #10 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋