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Can I fit a wireless card in my pc?
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cattie
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I'm hoping somebody can advise me on whether it's possible for me to fit a wireless card in my trusty old pc. I've been using a wireless adaptor, but now having problems getting online with it.
I've been wondering for a while if my pc could be fitted with a wireless card & hoped to find out from the HP help site, but no luck there.
I'm not sure what info I need to provide, so will list that thatI think could be relevant from the spec sheet I have.
Communication: V92 modem
10/100BT Network interface
IEEE1394 (Firewire) interface.
Available expansion slots: 2 open PCI, 1 PCI with modem installed, 1 AGP with graphics card installed.
1 IEEE1394 Firewire port
Serial RS-232C port/DB9 connector
Parallel port.
I've probably listed unnecessary stuff, but rather give too much info than not enough. If you can advise what kind of wireless card I need to buy, if possible to install one, I'd be really grateful. I've seen some listed on Ebay as PCI cards, but didn't want to risk getting one til I got some advice.
Also, would it be easy to install? I've upgraded memory, so not afraid to open pc & try to do easy stuff myself.
I've been wondering for a while if my pc could be fitted with a wireless card & hoped to find out from the HP help site, but no luck there.
I'm not sure what info I need to provide, so will list that thatI think could be relevant from the spec sheet I have.
Communication: V92 modem
10/100BT Network interface
IEEE1394 (Firewire) interface.
Available expansion slots: 2 open PCI, 1 PCI with modem installed, 1 AGP with graphics card installed.
1 IEEE1394 Firewire port
Serial RS-232C port/DB9 connector
Parallel port.
I've probably listed unnecessary stuff, but rather give too much info than not enough. If you can advise what kind of wireless card I need to buy, if possible to install one, I'd be really grateful. I've seen some listed on Ebay as PCI cards, but didn't want to risk getting one til I got some advice.
Also, would it be easy to install? I've upgraded memory, so not afraid to open pc & try to do easy stuff myself.
The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.
I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.
I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.
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yes, just slots into the pci slot, install driver and connect, however it may not improve your connection, depends what the problem is!!
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