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Is it wireless enabled
catford
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I have been offered an Acer T120E desktop which is about 2+yrs old and has never been used on the internet.:D
Will this model be wireless enabled so I can can just get a router?? or do I have to add a wireless network card;)
How can I tell
Will this model be wireless enabled so I can can just get a router?? or do I have to add a wireless network card;)
How can I tell
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Most desktops do not come wireless enabled, so you would need to add a wireless card. Check in device manager or network connections for an 802.11 device.:doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:0
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It would have a big aerial sticking out of the back
Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0 -
You can connect to your network/modem box via the built in LAN.There are 10 types of people in the world; those who understand binary and those who don't...0
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sleep2much wrote: »You can connect to your network/modem box via the built in LAN.
Good point, you should keep one computer hard wired to the router.:doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:0 -
You could just get a dongle like this.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-802-11g-Wireless-Network-Adapter/dp/B0006374PK/ref=pd_sbs_ce_title_20 -
advent1122 wrote: »You could just get a dongle like this.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-802-11g-Wireless-Network-Adapter/dp/B0006374PK/ref=pd_sbs_ce_title_2
Just look at the reviews first! USB sucks for internet connections.
:rolleyes::doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:0
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