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What does a wireless desktop card do?
I wireless desktop card is hardware you install into your computer so you can connect your computer to a wireless network from a router or access point.
Is it true that you can access the Internet on a laptop but not on a desktop?
Untrue. You CAN access the internet with a desktop. There are two primary ways just like a laptop. You can either hook an ethernet cable to the PC or you can attach a USB-attached Wireless device that will access the internet in a wireless manner the same as a laptop. Laptops normally can also be directly be connected to an ethernet cable. The desktop access is normally limited to access you pay for since most people can't easily take their desktop down to their local coffee shop to access free Wi-fi!
How many laptop computers able to access the internet without wires?
They have a wi-fi card..some desktop computers also do. You can access wireless networks with it
Do you need a router to connect a desk top computer to wireless internet?
Yes, you generally need a wireless router to connect a desktop computer to wireless internet. The router provides the Wi-Fi signal that your desktop can connect to. If the desktop does not have a built-in Wi-Fi adapter, you can use a USB or PCIe wireless adapter. According to SafeAeon, using a secure router with strong encryption (WPA2/WPA3) is essential to keep your connection safe from unauthorized access.
If you have a laptop but no desktop is it still possible that you can get wireless internet access in your housewhich is where you use it if you buy a router or do you need a desktop to transmit from?
I think you can do it with just a wireless router, but make sure you lock it down. http://www.komando.com/tips_show.asp?showID=8796
What components are required to build a WLAN and what are their functions?
A WLAN is a wireless LAN. This is what you need: 1. An internet connection 2. A Wireless Access Point that connects to that internet connection 3. A wireless card in your desktop 4. Configuration of the WAP to provide DHCP That's about it
What are the advantges of wireless router?
you do not need any cables tying down your laptop or desktop computer, also you can access the Internet anywhere in your house!
I brought a router for my desktop i still cannot get the internet what do i need?
Make sure you have a wireless internet card installed in your desktop or buy a usb wireless internet adapter. nothing else should be needed.
Yes, This is for adding a wireless antenna to a desktop or laptop computer that does not have wireless built in. You still need a wireless router connected to your internet provider.?
Yes, This is for adding a wireless antenna to a desktop or laptop computer that does not have wireless built in. You still need a wireless router connected to your internet provider.
Would it make sense to use wireless internet services on desktop computers?
Most homes and offices have a main router which is plugged into one computer to access the Internet. The other computers have a wireless device to pick up the signal in order for the Internet to work.
What is access point?
An network access point is where you can wirelessly or wired (depending on the router) gain access to network capabilities it is connected to (eg. internet, domains, remote desktop). The access point when wireless has a WEP/WPA authentication key to prevent unwanted connectors from gain access to those privileges mentioned. The connection goes from the internet modem, then to router (the access point), then to the device you wish to gain network for (whether wireless or wired)
Laptop that is wireless and a desktop that is NOT wireless what router do you use so both computers can access the internet?
Nowadays routers usually have both wireless and lan connection. So when you buy a wireless router just make sure that it has a lan switch too.
