wireless interneton older computer, how to?

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i have a dell laptop that picks up my time-warner internet with no problem anywhere in the house. i want to move the computer to the other end of the house but i dont want to start drilling holes for the internet line. is there a way to make my older desktop computer capable of picking up the internet like the laptop? do i need to insert a special card or usb attachment of somekind?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yes, you need a wireless NIC (network interface card) that connects to your desktop computer either through its motherboard (PCI connection) or a USB interface, the latter being the simpler option.

Here are some good places to start looking (make sure the card is 802.11 a/b/g compaitble:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/
http://www.newegg.com/

Also you can find wireless USB adapters at Best Buy, Radio Shack, Circuit City (are they out of business yet?), the Dell website, and basically any store that sells electronics.

Anonymous · Answer

basically any computer made this decade can use wireless networking.

You will just need a usb wireless adapter.

You can find these in any store that sells computers, like walmart.

Whoaa&lt;3 · Answer

definately a router. they allow you to move around with internet.

supdude · Answer

lol use a router

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