Wireless router and wireless incapable computers?

[Setz]

Is there any method where I can get computers not able to go wireless to connect to a wireless connection? I know for desktops I could purchase a wireless network card to put in a PCI slot (does any of these work, or do I need a specific brand/type?), but some of the computers are laptops (unmodifiable :().

[B0000rt]

They have Wireless adapters that are in USB form.

[Setz]

They have Wireless adapters that are in USB form.

I've heard of these, but do they give the same as a wireless card would? I'd figure a wireless card would give a better speed and be much more reliable.

[7jaii]

I've heard of these, but do they give the same as a wireless card would? I'd figure a wireless card would give a better speed and be much more reliable.

Desktop: Old XP PCs benefit most from PCI Wifi G adapters. Make sure to enter properties and turn off energy saving, make sure you're using the correct channel & wifi settings ie. Wifi G+B, Wifi G only, etc...

Laptops: laptops without internal antenna cannot use mini-Wifi G component. You must select USB adapter or use a PCMCIA adapter. Make sure your power settings is set to uninterrupted wifi connection. Linksys & USRobotics has a "Boost" feature that's better than D-Link. Futureshop's IneqQ line is surprisingly good and is cheaper than Linksys/D-Link.

PM me if you require more info, or send your computer model number and I'll match a correct Wifi adapter for you.

[Setz]

Desktop: Old XP PCs benefit most from PCI Wifi G adapters. Make sure to enter properties and turn off energy saving, make sure you're using the correct channel & wifi settings ie. Wifi G+B, Wifi G only, etc...

Laptops: laptops without internal antenna cannot use mini-Wifi G component. You must select USB adapter or use a PCMCIA adapter. Make sure your power settings is set to uninterrupted wifi connection. Linksys & USRobotics has a "Boost" feature that's better than D-Link. Futureshop's IneqQ line is surprisingly good and is cheaper than Linksys/D-Link.

PM me if you require more info, or send your computer model number and I'll match a correct Wifi adapter for you.

I don't know the model number/name, but one router I was looking at was a Linksys G-router, 79.99$ at Walmart. The USB adapters are 59.99 for Linksys G, and the PCI cards are also 59.99 for Linksys G. I don't know what G means or anything. I have 2 laptops, and 3 PCs I'd like to connect, with one of the desktops being connected wired to the router itself, with the rest being wireless.

Also, the laptop I'm using has a wireless card in it, but it doesn't work in XP (laptop had Vista and wireless card, and as far as I know, the wireless card is not compatable with XP). This won't affect anything, right?

[7jaii]

Wireless G (Wifi G) is the current standard, Wifi B is the old signal, Wifi N is the new one, Wifi A never took off as a consumer standard.

Linksys routers are very reliable, and in my opinion, RFDers prefer Linksys over others unless it's a significant discount. $40-$50 for used Wifi G Linksys router is common and they last for years. $25-$40 for Wifi G adapters. These are reasonable price ranges.

Obviously, Linksys Router + Linksys Adapter = easier configurating but you can purchase any combination of brands and standards. Many routers are backward compatible: Wifi N -> Wifi G -> Wifi B (Wifi A is similar to Wifi G but must be listed as detectible on your router). If your adapter has XP/Vista drivers then it will operate on any desktop or laptop. It's as simple as enabling your wifi and duplicating a MAC address.

You can also attach a wireless router (Wifi G) to your existing wired router to reduce complications. If you require help then PM me.

[mp328]

wifi usb adapters are perfectly fine...

i grabbed two of ebay years ago for less then $20 shipped and they still work perfectly, never had an issue with either one of them.

my modem is in the basement and im using these on the third floor upstairs without issues. just cuz it's cheap doesnt automatically means it's garbage

if anything look at the persons feedback and see what people say about the one ur looking at....


http://search.ebay.ca/wifi-usb-adapters_W0QQfromZR40QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQsbrsrtZl

[silentio]

USB usually doesnt have as good of a range as the PCI counterpart. Most will just be fine though.