I have a sony vaio PCG-GR170K. I bought a dynex PCI card but it did not work. I want to be able to go to Starbucks, at home with my router or any coffee shop and use their wireless internet. Should I still go for a PCI card or a USB?
2007-09-16 04:58:37 · 7 answers · asked by mars 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I do not have wirless built into my laptop. It was built before those came out
2007-09-16 05:05:58 · update #1
This one works great. When signal is low, you can use the USB extension cable so you can position the adapter for best signal.
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=334
2007-09-22 14:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need is a wireless pcmcia pc card network adapter or a wireless USB network adapter. If this the "PCI" card that you tried then it should have worked.
http://www.dynexproducts.com/pc-436-4-dynex-80211g-wireless-g-wireless-notebook-card.aspx
So why didn't it work?
Well if your laptop still has Windows 2000 be sure that you have the most current service pack installed. Or better yet, upgrade/install Windows XP with SP2 as it has better wireless support than W2000.
With either option you will still need to set up the wireless adapter. If using W2000 this website can help.
http://support.yorktech.com/wireless/Windows2000/how-to-check-WirelessConfig.htm
For Win XP go here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314897
2007-09-16 06:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usb Wireless adapter which is so cheap now and will work every where u can get it about 7 £ on ebay
Good luck
2007-09-24 02:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most laptops have inbuilt wireless, check yours out. You will need a usb card fro simplicity. Whichever you use you must install ALL the software and drivers first.
2007-09-16 05:04:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-14 14:30:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet would be a PC Card also known as PCMCIA card. A PCI card is for desktop computers. I suggest you go with a brand name card such as linksys, netgear or 3COM..
2007-09-16 05:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by herbg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey there, you will need either an usb wifi card, or an pci wifi card, i prefer pci wifi card , because you just slide it in there and u can barely see it, and its more powerful, i found one for you at a great price!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-802-11G-WIRELESS-INTERNET-LAPTOP-G-CARD-9-97_W0QQitemZ200153009368QQihZ010QQcategoryZ74954QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
2007-09-16 05:05:18 · answer #7 · answered by Romashkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋