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How Can I Tell If My Desktop Computer Can Support Wireless?

Submitted by admin on September 27, 2009 – 2:30 am8 Comments

Do I need an add-on in the back of my computer to support wireless from a router? I’m new to wireless connections, I currently use a hard-wire but what to change it so I can move my desktop somewhere else in my home. Thanks!


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  • nick_can says:

    you would have to have a wireless card installed in your desktop, you can look in the back and check if its a wireless card, it should have an antenna or you can also check by going to:
    start> right clik on my computer > propierties > hardware > device manager> and check fro the network adapters there you will find out if you have wireless ready or if you have to go buy a wireless adapter,
    and the options for this are usb adapters for wireless conections ( link: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/produ… or a new card from your desktop ( link : http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/produ… )
    Good luck
    *check the source link for extra help

  • Omar L says:

    You’ll need a wireless network card. You’ll generally know it’s there because you’ll have an antenna sticking out the back of your computer (some cards don’t). Laptops usually have it built in. You can check to see if you have a wireless card by doing the following:
    Start –> My Network Places –> view network connection
    Look for a Wireless connection (little antenna icon)

  • JDizzle says:

    you can do it super easily with a usb wireless adapter…that’s what i have.
    (btw, it’s a Linksys compact wireless – G. they also have wireless N, which is a bit faster maybe, but i didn’t think it was worth the money – my pc runs real fast on the G, and that’s like under $40).

  • shizzle says:

    Most desktops do NOT support wireless. You can buy a USB wireless adapter from any computer store. You just plug into your computer’s USB port and you will receive wireless connections.

  • thukon says:

    Instead of the wired network card you will need a wireless network card.
    If the computer isn’t too old it shouldn’t be any problem.

  • sirdice says:

    Go to network connections
    If it has a wirless icon in it
    Then you have wireless
    Unplug the ethernet cable first
    And then if theres a wirless icon then youve got a built in wireless
    HOPE THIS HELPS

  • gamesare says:

    Depends on if your motherboard has wi-fi. They usually come with an antenna if they have wi-fi. If it doesn’t you will need to buy either a wireless card or a USB wireless adaptor.

  • s j says:

    anything can support, just need an adapter.

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