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Title: wireless card
Post by: Bar Wench on October 01, 2009, 02:23:09 PM
Right I have a pc from work that I want to install wireless on. Where on earth can one buy a wireless card and how easy it to install into the pc.

I do have a mobile broadband dongle but it doesn't seem to be picking up the wireless signal although there is one in here as I am running my laptop off it. Low admittedly but there.
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 01, 2009, 03:08:14 PM
The mobile dongle doesn't pick up wireless networks, it connects via the mobile provider (Vodafone/Orange etc)

I use one of these on my old desktop and it works fine:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BELKIN-CORPORATION-Wireless-USB-Adapter/dp/B000MIQ176/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1254409051&sr=1-13 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/BELKIN-CORPORATION-Wireless-USB-Adapter/dp/B000MIQ176/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1254409051&sr=1-13)

Not quite "plug and play" but the CD install disc does all the work.

PC World sell them as well as a Netgear model. I went for one of these as it was quick and easy, no taking the back off the PC.  Not that it's a difficult task anyway as others here are sure to tell you. 
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Bar Wench on October 01, 2009, 03:18:27 PM
It says that it should but I can't get the bloody thing to work!

Wireless usb adapter certainly sounds easier! Thanks Unc!
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Pastis on October 01, 2009, 03:48:40 PM
I was caught in a a bind over this some time ago (long time actually  redface:). Both my Macs needed 'Airport' cards and of course Apple no longer supplied them. I had to buy them off eBay at the going rate  noooo:
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 01, 2009, 04:05:48 PM
You're right, some mobile dongles do connect to wifi. As to why your's isn't seeing your home network  Shrugs: 
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Snoopy on October 01, 2009, 04:12:49 PM
Using a wireless mobile dongle could prove expensive too as, if you do achieve a connection, you will probably be doing so via the mobile network and not your home internet. Could be a costly "error".
Home WiFi is included in your Broadband costs but a mobile dongle is charged separately and has download limits etc.
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Bar Wench on October 02, 2009, 12:41:16 PM
Right have purchased wireless card. Now attempting to install it.  scared2:
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 02, 2009, 12:51:24 PM
 angry041: or  cloud9:

We await the verdict.


 Popcorn:
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Snoopy on October 02, 2009, 12:52:55 PM
 scared2:
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Bar Wench on October 02, 2009, 12:53:09 PM
Well it connects to the hub, no problem there. But don't seem to be able to browse. Am rebooting to see if that helps!
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Bar Wench on October 02, 2009, 01:14:12 PM
and it is sorted!!!  cloud9:
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Snoopy on October 02, 2009, 01:18:59 PM
 drumroll:
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Bar Wench on October 02, 2009, 01:20:09 PM
Love it when a plan comes together!  cloud9:

Now Mr Wench will no longer need a new laptop!  cloud9: All solved by a free pc and a ?30 card.  cloud9:
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Snoopy on October 02, 2009, 01:22:34 PM
And when he needs a new mobile?

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sydneytraveltips.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F04%2Ftin-can-telephone.jpg&hash=7fc222fee429a13b2db54993485c90878b8dfba0)
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 02, 2009, 01:23:38 PM
Love it when a plan comes together!  cloud9:

Now Mr Wench will no longer need a new laptop!  cloud9: All solved by a free pc and a ?30 card.  cloud9:

Hurrah!
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Bar Wench on October 02, 2009, 01:25:14 PM
And when he needs a new mobile?

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sydneytraveltips.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F04%2Ftin-can-telephone.jpg&hash=7fc222fee429a13b2db54993485c90878b8dfba0)

If they came like that that is what he would prefer! Am trying to tempt him to an iphone but he isn't having any of it.

Plus if he has a proper pc in the spare room all his school crap will hopefully be confined to one room!
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Snoopy on October 02, 2009, 01:28:56 PM
And when he needs a new mobile?

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sydneytraveltips.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F04%2Ftin-can-telephone.jpg&hash=7fc222fee429a13b2db54993485c90878b8dfba0)

If they came like that that is what he would prefer! Am trying to tempt him to an iphone but he isn't having any of it.

Plus if he has a proper pc in the spare room all his school crap will hopefully be confined to one room!

Atta Girl! Don't let experience stand in the way of hope!  ;)
Title: Re: wireless card
Post by: Bar Wench on October 02, 2009, 01:51:45 PM
If I didn't have hope I'd go nuts!!! The spare room is a more pleasant place to be now. And I have put all his football crap in there too so it is almost like his room!