Wireless Internet?

fairygirl24

I have a modem with virgin and also a router, but to get my pc wireless i need a bit that goes in the back of the pc? Do i have to get the one from virgin or can i search around for a cheaper one? (i think virgin charge £20)
Sorry if this isnt the right forum, i wasnt sure where to put it.

Browntoa

you can get a wireless adapter anywhere , are you sure the router you have is wireless ??

post the model number from it so we can check

fairygirl24

I think it is as it has an aeriel on top (if thats what they are called)
model number is... wireless G router - wgr614
When i buy the adapter does it have to be compatible or will any work?
Also can i buy 2nd hand or will it not work?

macman

That's a Netgear router?
All you need is a wireless 'G' USB adapter (external) or a wireless 'G' PCI card (internal). They should all be compatible, but my advice is to also get a Netgear adapter, then if you do have any issues, their tech support cannot blame it on the other brand of hardware.
How can we know if a secondhand one will work or not? If it's sold as working, then presumably yes!

fairygirl24

Lol, i meant they aren't "logged" to your pc so wont work on a different one. Thanks for your help, think i know where im at now

macman

fairygirl24 wrote: »

Lol, i meant they aren't "logged" to your pc so wont work on a different one. Thanks for your help, think i know where im at now

Once you entered the correct encryption code, it will then work on any wireless router. Make sure you use WPA security if your router will support it, not WEP (which is not secure).