Old computer...Is it likely to pick up WiFi ?

TC1

Hi,

I have purchased a new PC and a Belkin router. All connected up and working fine. The old comp is visually fine but very old (probably 10 -12 years).

Is it likely to be able to pick up the wi fi signal if I buy the relevant equipment.

Thanks

TC1

mrochester

TC1 wrote: »

Hi,

I have purchased a new PC and a Belkin router. All connected up and working fine. The old comp is visually fine but very old (probably 10 -12 years).

Is it likely to be able to pick up the wi fi signal if I buy the relevant equipment.

Thanks

TC1

Assuming that the computer has USB2 and meets all of the other minimum requirements for a USB wifi dongle, there's no reason why it wouldn't work.

closed

If it's pre xp it may not support wpa encryption if your router uses that

You could always use it wired if it's going to be near the router

TC1

mrochester wrote: »

Assuming that the computer has USB2 and meets all of the other minimum requirements for a USB wifi dongle, there's no reason why it wouldn't work.

hi mrochester

Don't think it has USB2. Is there anything I can do about that ??

TC1

TC1

closed wrote: »

If it's pre xp it may not support wpa encryption if your router uses that

You could always use it wired if it's going to be near the router

Hi closed,

unfortunately it won't be near the router.

It does have windows XP though

TC1

closed

should be fine then, and doesn't need usb2

if it's that old, it might be due a cleanup

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849

TC1

closed wrote: »

should be fine then, and doesn't need usb2

if it's that old, it might be due a cleanup

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849

OK, so a wifi dongle is required...is that right ??

TC1


Thanks for the link, that looks very helpful

stilltheone

Assuming that you want to keep costs down, look here, here or here.

TC1

stilltheone wrote: »

Assuming that you want to keep costs down, look here, here or here.

Is that simple to install ? Bearing in mind i would describe myself as an IT amateur and that's being generous..:)

TC1

stilltheone

If your Belkin router complies with the Wireless 'N' standard, then consider this. You may get a little more range if the PC is far away from the router.

I think they are easy. The USB adapter especially so, but I prefer to use the PCI cards.

mrochester

TC1 wrote: »

Is that simple to install ? Bearing in mind i would describe myself as an IT amateur and that's being generous..:)

TC1

For simplicities sake I'd just get a USB dongle rather a PCI one as that'd require you to open up the computer. Depends how confident you feel!