USB Wi-Fi adapter

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worried_jim
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My (2007 Acer Vista) pc is hard wired for the internet. Can I connect wireless by just buying a USB Wi-Fi adapter and plugging it in?

(yes, I have wifi)

If so can anyone recommend what I need?

Jim.
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  • molerat
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    I have tried a few, including the £1.50 cheapo from China ones, and not found any major variations as long as you have a reasonable wi-fi signal in the house.
  • RumRat
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    USB Novel WiFi adapter
    Install the driver (From CD or online) then plug and play.
    My sister bought one of these and it's worked well. The advantage of using both 2Ghz and 5 Ghz is always a bonus if they are available.
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  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    RumRat wrote: »
    USB Novel WiFi adapter
    Install the driver (From CD or online) then plug and play.
    My sister bought one of these and it's worked well. The advantage of using both 2Ghz and 5 Ghz is always a bonus if they are available.

    Ordered. Coming tomorrow. Having carpets fitted on Monday so all my cabling is coming up.
  • GunJack
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    Any/every Acer lappy from 2007 will have a wifi card in it...have you turned it off by accident??
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  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    GunJack wrote: »
    Any/every Acer lappy from 2007 will have a wifi card in it...have you turned it off by accident??

    PC not laptop.
  • GunJack
    GunJack Posts: 11,681 Forumite
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    worried_jim wrote: »
    PC not laptop.

    OOps, misread :)
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

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  • poppellerant
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    I can't help myself by saying nothing beats a wired connection. Far less to go wrong, no random disconnections and consistently faster.

    That's to say 5GHz wireless isn't fine for a few Youtube videos and websites. But if you game and download like me, I would never consider a wireless connection unless in an emergency.
  • molerat
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    I have found the little usb plug ins don't work very well in a rear socket of a large metal box tower.
  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    molerat wrote: »
    I have found the little usb plug ins don't work very well in a rear socket of a large metal box tower.

    Good to know, its just been delivered. I've plugged it in the back and so far so good. Took a few mins to get up and ruining but all seems fine now.
  • kwikbreaks
    kwikbreaks Posts: 9,187 Forumite
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    If it does turn out to be slow or unreliable a simpe USB extension lead to put the adapter in the clear may improve things
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