I just bought a computer and there was no "wireless" option i could select, so now I've got not internet. We've got wireless in the house that I was using on my laptop, but I haven't had a desktop in a while, SOOO I'm wondering what I need to buy.
I was HOPING that these usb wireless adapters would do the trick, but now I'm not so sure it'll be that simple.
Do I need to buy a new modem for my desktop?
2007-12-10 06:58:28 · 10 answers · asked by Avia Moore 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
If:
1. You have a wireless network in your house.
2. Your desktop computer has an open USB port.
You should be able to purchase a USB wireless adapter.
You should be good to go.
2007-12-10 07:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Denis B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase a wireless adaptors for a desktop.
They come with drivers on a CD (often a mini CD) and instructions. It is always best to check the internet for driver updates.
Wireless USB adaptors
The simplest is likely one that plugs into your USB port as you already mentioned.
Wireless Card adaptors
There are Wireless Cards that plug into spare expansion slots inside your computer.
They do work fine, may be slower than a wired connection.
Make sure you find out what type of wireles router you are connecting to (G or N router - they use different protocols). Some adaptors can connect to both.
Some Wireless USB adaptors:
DLink RangeBooster G USB Adapter (WUA-2340)
D-Link Wireless G USB Adapter (WUA-1340)
Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter (WUSB54GC-CA)
Trendnet Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter
Some Wireless Card adaptors:
D-Link WDA-2320 RangeBooster G Desktop Adapter
D-Link Wireless RangeBooster N Desktop Adapter (DWA-542)
D-Link Wireless-G PCI Desktop Adapter (WDA-1320)
Dlink Xtreme N Wireless Desktop Adaptor (DWA-552)
Linksys Wireless N Desktop Adapter (WMP300N-CA)
Good Luck
2007-12-10 07:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by Comp-Elect 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a wireless PCMCIA card (laptop) or PCI card (desktop) with this only an atenna will stick out- not the whole thing like a USB one... configure it with the manual and set up your connection to use it and your done done.
2007-12-10 07:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by K.S. THiS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a wireless network card installed in your desk
top PC. You can buy one from Circuit City, Staples,
Best Buy, etc. They will install for an extra cost.
2007-12-10 07:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by Chief70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u using wireless option from your laptop to connect internet then u r obously using wi-fi technology. then u have to by a usb wi-fi dongle to connect internet . just pug n ply this dongel into your desktop and install the software cd which become with your wi-fi dongle. if u r planning to buy a modem then u 1st confirm that u have a bsnl land line to connect with internet .
2007-12-10 07:15:01 · answer #5 · answered by on_joy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a wireless Network Interface Card (NIC) and install it in one of the PCI slots on your PC. The instructions for the installation are usually included in the packaging of the card.
2007-12-10 07:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by Jeremy K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find out what kind of internet you have or need to get before you start buying any hardware. It is extremly likely you have all the hardware you need and simply are not setting it up properly.
2007-12-10 07:04:04 · answer #7 · answered by smacky311 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ought to purchase a router, ultimate a Linksys one. they incorporate hardship-free classes on the thank you to setup a house community. look at your community Circuit city/maximum suitable purchase/Staples/place of work Depot.
2016-11-15 04:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wireless USB dongle will do. Just don't get a crappy one :P.
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http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=136479
2007-12-10 07:02:03 · answer #9 · answered by SWIFT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416939789&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=3978991233B01
2007-12-10 07:04:39 · answer #10 · answered by JavaScript_Junkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋