0
What do you need to get for you're desktop computer to be able to access a wireless network such as Wi-Fi?
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
You can purchase a USB wireless card for desktop. There are also cards that you can get that install inside the computer, but a USB card would be your best bet. They can be purchased from a local retailer like Bestbuy or Cirsuit City.
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
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.
A wireless network adapter enables connectivity between a desktop computer or laptop and what else wireless access point fiber optic PC card?
Fiber
What is a wireless access point for a desktop computer?
A Wireless Internet Access Point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or other related standards. The WAP usually connects to a router (via a wired network) if it's a standalone device, or is part of the router itself.
Do you need a router to connect a desk top computer to wireless internet?
What every wireless network has is a WAP (Wireless Access Point). A router is the best choice and you only need one computer (a laptop with a wireless Network card will do just fine)...The WAP in turn, hooks up to either your phone line or cable and then off to your Internet Service Provider so you can get Internet access. So I guess to answer your questioin, no you do not need a desktop. Just a Wireless Access Point (router) and your laptop with a wireless network card is it.
How do you add a wired computer to a wireless network and be able to acces files over the network?
Connect a wireless network adaptor to the computer and configure the adaptor to connect to the wireless network that has the files you want to access.
How can I hook up wireless computer to an wired network?
You will need to add a wireless access point to the wired network.
Why won't my computer won't connect to a wireless network?
Does it have a wireless card? Is the driver installed? Is your wireless access point on? Is the right password put in? Have you tried the card in a different computer? Different network?
Can you connect a wireless router to desktop PC?
Yes, you can. You need to get a wireless adapter which you can get now for $20-30 and more with free shipping. Install it and have with wireless networking.
What is an access point in computing?
It is the point where your computer gains access to a network. In wireless systems it usually is a router.
What does an airlink101 awll6075 wireless n mini usb adapter do?
It enables you to access a wireless network if you don't have a wireless card in your computer or devices.
What is wireless card?
a "wireless card" is a network card that receives a high frequency signal from a wireless router or wireless access point. Same as an Ethernet Card/Network Interface Card(NIC), only wireless. A wireless Card is a network card which connects to a radio-based computer network, unlike a regular network interface controller (NIC) which connects to a wire-based network such as token ring or ethernet. A wireless Card, just like a NIC, works on the Layer 1 and Layer 2 of the OSI Model. A wireless Card is an essential component for wireless desktop computer. This card uses an antenna to communicate through microwaves. A wireless Card in a desktop computer usually is connected using the PCI bus. Other connectivity options are USB and PC card. Integrated WNIC's are also available, (typically in Mini PCI/PCI Express Mini Card form).
Can the main computer in a wireless network see pages browsed by a computer connected by wifi?
If you possess specialized software, you can do what ever you want if you have access to the network's router.
