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wireless adapter
18 July 2008, 9:10 PM
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carrie
Joined 16 Jan 2008
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I have been trying to get my daughters computer to connect to the internet via lan card to router. I have been told I need a wireless adapter installed. does anyone know if this is easy to do and the cost of one please? I`m not tech minded at all, (can`t even use facebook. I only email and do surveys) can any one please help a thickie? I`ve knacked my lap top downloading something I though would fix it!
Thats the jist of my understanding. I will be so grateful for any help please
Carrie.x
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19 July 2008, 10:32 PM
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Charlie
Joined 23 Feb 2007
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Hello. A wireless adapter is only used if you have WiFi. If you have a network card in the computer, a lead is plugged into it and the other end in to the router. The router is then plugged in to your phone line. All the instructions come with the router. If you don't have them you can get them on the internet. You have to log into a 'web page' which is actually in the router. Then complete the wizard or follow on screen instructions/manual. Good luck.
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20 July 2008, 2:39 AM
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carrie
Joined 16 Jan 2008
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Hi, I had my laptop with a lan and connected that to my sons internet through a router. My daughters pc is very old, I emailed packard bell with all the code numbers ect. They asked when I got the wireless adapter fited(thats how I need one. Thee has never been one fitted) Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it. Hope you can help more.
Carrie.x
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20 July 2008, 12:16 PM
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Charlie
Joined 23 Feb 2007
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Hello. If the computer is Widows98 you might have some trouble connecting a wireless adapter to it. If it is WindowsXP, then it is very easy; you just plug the adapter into a USB socket after loading the disc that comes with it.
If the computer is W98 and definitely has a network card and is near the router, then the easiest thing to do is run a network cable to the router.
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20 July 2008, 12:45 PM
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carrie
Joined 16 Jan 2008
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Hi Charlie,
It was on windows 95, I put it on xp. It was bought in 2000 and is the kind you put your monitor on top, not a tower. It says the connection is excellent but, I think it needs a wireless adapter.
Will I need a long ethernt cable to connect it to the router in my sons bedroom?
Thanks Carrie.x
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20 July 2008, 3:11 PM
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Charlie
Joined 23 Feb 2007
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Hello. All you need is a USB wireless adaptor. It will take only a few minutes to set up. Here is the one I use: http://tinyurl.com/6625ov It costs 18.80, but you can get others for less. I have also got it working on Windows98SE (Special Edition), but didn't have any luck on W98.
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20 July 2008, 11:46 PM
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carrie
Joined 16 Jan 2008
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Thanks Charlie,
I got a usb adapter, for £12. It worked great with my laptop(which is being repaired at the moment)
My sister said it must not be wireless enabled.
I emailed packard bell, they asked what wireless adapter did I have installed.
They can only deal with a query if you ring them £1.50 a minuet the first three give you multiple choices (£4.50) and no advise what a swizz.
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21 July 2008, 9:44 AM
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Charlie
Joined 23 Feb 2007
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Hello. You have all you need. So your well on the way at no cost. Good luck.
Charlie
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