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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.
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Is a USB wireless card better for a desktop computer than an internal wireless card?
No, USB wireless cards are slower and receive a weaker connection signal than internal wireless cards.
If you buy a router to connect your laptop to your desktop will you also have to buy a wireless card?
Buying a wireless card depends on if your wanting to use the laptop while not near the desktop. You can buy network cables to connect the two computers as well.
How do you upgrade your desktop PC to use wireless Internet?
With a wireless network card, you will also need a wireless router, contact your current ISP to upgrade.
Does a usb wireless adapter requires lan card installed in your desktop to be able to connect to a wireless network?
No. The USB connection will be used to pass the data, not a LAN card.
My old Computer is really slow and i am trying to use a belkin wireless g desktop card but it just isn't working?
Your computer is really slow when using a Belkin wireless F desktop card because you are using an old OS.
Will a wireless router work when it is connected to a desktop computer that doesn't have a wireless card?
Are you asking if the computer will get internet? If so... Yes. as long as the router is connected to a modem via network cable and also connected to the desktop computer via network cable.The computer will not connect to the wireless signal sent out by the router. Without a wireless card, it will only work if it is hard patched via network cable to a working modem. If you are asking if the wireless router will still work, even when its connected to a desktop computer with out a wireless card, the answer is also yes. and i this situation, a wireless card in the computer is completely irrelevant so I'm guessing this is not what you meant.
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).
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.
Wireless conect PC and laptop to modem at same time?
You buy a wireless router, wire the desktop and router to the modem, and use the laptop by getting a wireless card or usb wireless adapter.
Can wifi be used with a dell demension 4600?
Yes, however a built in wireless card is not available. You will have to either install a PCI wireless network card, or purchase a UDB wireless adapter. Most commonly with a desktop USB wireless adapters are most popular.
Where can one purchase wireless card for a desktop?
Wireless cards for a desktop computer can be purchases at any computer store, either online at MacMall, PCMall or NewEgg, or in a brick and mortar store such as Best Buy or Fry's Electronics.
How do you make my PC wireless?
If you mean a wireless network connection - you should buy a WiFi adapter (USB or PCI or PCI-e), install it in your computer and then set-up a new network connection. If you mean wireless as no-cable-power - there is a problem. Desktop computer uses much more power than laptop and no battery can power it for a time longer than few minutes.
