do i need a wireless card?

Question

my desktop computer doesn't have a built in wireless card. i want
to get a wireless router for my psp. if i get a wireless router do i have to get a wireless card for the desktop, or can i connect it to the desktop. any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

You don't need a wireless card for your desktop computer, and if you did, you can always find a wireless USB connector with it's drivers that connect to the router.

Most wireless routers have a ports that connect to your desktop directly and add up to three more desktops (RJ-45 Network, the connector that's bigger than the phone connector RJ-11).

If you want to connect everything together (A Network), make sure every computer has the same workgroup. To get there:

Click Start>>>Right Click My Computer>>>Click Properties >>>Click Computer Name Tab and see if it says MSHOME or WORKGROUP. All should have the same to connect together.

Then go to Control Panel>>> Network Connections and configure "Create a new Connection".

If you need help, Click Start>>> Click Help and Support find Networking including "Sharing Files and Folders"

Regardless, always read a lot and prepare before going into action. Also, check to see if the router works with either a/b/g/n.

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Answer 2

On the back of the router there will be ethernet ports as well, you can just plug it in w/o getting wireless. If you want wireless you get get a belkin wireless g usb adapter for about $29 new at best buy or a comparable electronics store. If you're setting the router up near the computer don't bother just plug it in there will be fewer problems.

Answer 3

if you have a wireless router it will still most likely come with ethernet ports on it so you can continue to connect the desktop via a wired connection... but if you WANT to go all wireless, including your desktop, you'll need a wireless card for it

Answer 4

Nah, even wireless routers normally have like 4 wired ports in the back, so you can still hook up your desktop computer with an ethernet cable.

Answer 5

Just about every wireless router has at least 4 wired ports on it, so no, you don't need anything extra for your desktop.

Answer 6

yea, like 99.99999% of routers come with atleast 2 cat-5 (network ports) in the back so you can plug your pc in, Plus wired is more secure, and faster than wireless :D

Answer 7

Most router will support LAN connection, so just a matter of a network (CAT5e) cable and you are in.

Answer 8

talk to your customer service about what u need that will make your computer work properly