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Firstly, most modern laptops already have an internal wireless card installed. For other similar devices, which are portable and battery powered, they may or may not include a wireless card, however. In that case, you would have to check the specifications for that device and check if a wireless card can be possibly installed. Most desktops do not have their own wireless card installed by default, but you may purchase either an internal or external wireless card for the desktop.

Most computers have ports that allow human interface devices, such as keyboards and mouses to be connected. Laptops, for example, may already have a touchpad and a keyboard built in. If there are no human interface devices, you may get a wireless keyboard and/or mouse, which use radio frequencies or Bluetooth wireless.

Lastly, if you want online access, you will need a Wi-Fi or WiMAX card (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi for more information) to connect to a wireless network with an internet connection.

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It is a piece of equipment you will have bought.

It doesn't come built-in when you buy a computer.

You may have a wireless card in it.

If your computer is a Mac check for "Airport" in your "Network" system preferences.

If your computer is a PC check the control panels, select "Add Hardware" control panel, and then when asked, say that you have already connected the hardware. This will then produce a list of all hardware installed in the computer.

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Well, I have a DELL LATITUDE D820 and it has a light at the bottom of the screen that lights up and reads "wiFI"

If you tell me what type of laptop you have then maybe I can tell you if you have WiFi

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Hi, My Friend if a computer has wireless connection, then it is a promotion factor the company it self will tell you while sell. if you are unaware the goto-> add or remove hardware in your control panel and search for additional devices

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actually a modem can not be wireless, it has a router built in that is why you can connect to it.

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Reading the manual or contacting the manufacturer would be two very good ways to know.

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Antennas on the back are a good sign. If you Google you model and make of the wireless router you can find it out too.

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if you open device manager you should see the wireless driver (Network Adapters) or control panel and go under network connections

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