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Old computer...Is it likely to pick up WiFi ?
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TC1
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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
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
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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.0 -
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!!
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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 ??
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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!!
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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 helpful0 -
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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.0 -
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