Is my new PC wireless enabled?!

harrys_dad

I use these to connect my PC to my router

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/ArgosPromo3/includeName/tp-link-shop-home.htm?catalogId=10001&tx=true&uniqueQueryValue=TP-LINK&mer=redirect&SearchCmdImpl2RequestFilter.messages=

One plug is connected from electrical socket to router by supplied ethernet cable. The other plug is plugged into any other socket near PC and connected to PC by other supplied ethernet cable.

Internet connection is great, even though PC and router are two floors apart. Much better than the Netgear wireless dongle I used previously.

macman

Look in Device Manager and see what connections are listed: though very few PC's come with built in wi-fi.
You can use a PCI card (neater) or a USB adapter (easier to install).

chessfan

Thanks everyone for all your help - looks like I need to buy an USB adapter Unfortunately, I don't think I will be able to connect the PC to my modem as one is downstairs and the other is upstairs!

Would this work - http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/networking/networking/wireless-cards-adapters/bt-600-usb-wireless-adapter-n600-21748977-pdt.html

chessfan

Crinkmeister

I'd agree with harrys dad. Powerline adapters are better than wifi for larger distances. Here's a cheap one. I haven't tried this one, but I have a TP Link and two WD 4 way adapters set up on my kit, including TV, Sky box and Xbox:

http://www.ebuyer.com/453841-trendnet-500-mbps-compact-powerline-av-kit-twin-pack-tpl-406e2k

dc_scotland

chessfan wrote: »

Thanks everyone for all your help - looks like I need to buy an USB adapter Unfortunately, I don't think I will be able to connect the PC to my modem as one is downstairs and the other is upstairs!

Would this work - http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/networking/networking/wireless-cards-adapters/bt-600-usb-wireless-adapter-n600-21748977-pdt.html

chessfan

chessfan, are you a BT Broadband customer, or do you know someone who is ? If so, then you can buy that same dongle directly from BT for £9.

grumpycrab

Crinkmeister wrote: »

I'd agree with harrys dad. Powerline adapters are better than wifi for larger distances.

Wi-fi analyser (Google Store) will tell you what your signal is like upstairs.

yummy_mummy_2

I use power line adapters ..my computer is upstairs and it works fine.

Oblivion

I've been using this TP-Link USB Wireless N adapter in my workstation for the past couple of years and it has proved very reliable. I like its small size and the ease with which it installed.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00858DGZA/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

chessfan

Thanks to everyone who posted, now have everything working fine!

chessfan