Topic: Wireless Cards
Moondark's photo
Thu 05/22/08 02:53 PM
I'm moving to an apartment with free wireless internet access. But I'll need a wireless card for my desktop computer. Can anyone tell me what I need to know for getting the right card for my computer?

tanyaann's photo
Thu 05/22/08 02:54 PM
look on your hard drive and figure out what type of card readers or ports you have
or write down the model or type of computer
or call your tech support for computer....

if you go to best buy or other office/computer supplies store and they will be able to tell you.

Moondark's photo
Thu 05/22/08 02:55 PM
Edited by Moondark on Thu 05/22/08 02:59 PM
My computer is custom build. So I'll have to try and find that info. I have all the boxes. Thanks.


Actually, find it was faster than I thought it would be.

Smiggers's photo
Thu 05/22/08 03:00 PM
You can get one that uses a usb port. will work on any computer. That's what I use and it's great

no photo
Thu 05/22/08 04:54 PM
Latancy is an issue, but it should only bother you if you play games or possibly watch movies online. I would suggest getting a download manager, as you could have problems downloading files as well.

Smiggers's photo
Thu 05/22/08 07:18 PM
I watch movies online. I download anything I want. It's broadband on a USB port.

msmyka's photo
Thu 05/22/08 07:31 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WMP54G-Wireless-G-PCI-Adapter/dp/B000085BD8

I had this one, its pretty standard and should work with your PC.

no photo
Sat 05/24/08 03:06 PM
If your PC is a desktop -v- notebook, go with an internal card. The range is better.