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Offline Bar Wench

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wireless card
« 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.
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Offline Uncle Mort

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Re: wireless card
« Reply #1 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

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. 
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Re: wireless card
« Reply #2 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!
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Re: wireless card
« Reply #3 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:
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Re: wireless card
« Reply #4 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: 
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Re: wireless card
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline Bar Wench

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Re: wireless card
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2009, 12:41:16 PM »
Right have purchased wireless card. Now attempting to install it.  scared2:
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Re: wireless card
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2009, 12:51:24 PM »
 angry041: or  cloud9:

We await the verdict.


 Popcorn:
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Re: wireless card
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2009, 12:52:55 PM »
 scared2:
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Offline Bar Wench

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Re: wireless card
« Reply #9 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!
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Re: wireless card
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2009, 01:14:12 PM »
and it is sorted!!!  cloud9:
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Re: wireless card
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2009, 01:18:59 PM »
 drumroll:
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Re: wireless card
« Reply #12 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:
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Re: wireless card
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2009, 01:22:34 PM »
And when he needs a new mobile?

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Offline Uncle Mort

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Re: wireless card
« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2009, 01:23:38 PM »
Quote from: 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:

Hurrah!
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