Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Wireless internet question Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Falling Star Posted at 4:33 am on Nov. 7, 2008 This may seem like a stupid question... But who cares: If I buy a wireless router, would I need to buy anything else for my computer to be able to go online? (A reciever or something like that) Because I don't wanna buy one, get home, set it up and find out I need to go back out and buy something else. Gonna be used with a computer with vista if that helps.

Replies atomictastic Posted at 6:22 am on Nov. 7, 2008 Linksys is the best wireless adapter. marshmellowman Posted at 5:08 am on Nov. 7, 2008 Quote: from Falling Star at 12:58 pm on Nov. 7, 2008 Is there anything I can buy that would just plug into my USB or something? Yes, a USB wireless adapter, such as this one made by D-Link. Just shop around on Amazon or at your local electronics shop like Best Buy or something. Falling Star Posted at 4:58 am on Nov. 7, 2008 Is there anything I can buy that would just plug into my USB or something? marshmellowman Posted at 4:38 am on Nov. 7, 2008 Quote: from Trendsetta at 12:34 pm on Nov. 7, 2008 A wireless router is something you'd want if you had a laptop that has wireless internet. If you only have a desktop, it wouldn't be of use to you. Not true, you can easily get USB WiFi adapters for desktops, as well as WiFi PCI cards, you just need to look around, they're pretty inexpensive. So yes, you will need a dongle or receiver of some sort in your desktop, because it most likely didn't come with one. Whatever model you get, it's always a good idea to use the same manufacturer as the router, to ensure compatibility. So if you are buying a Linksys Wireless router, get a Linksys wireless USB adapter for the desktop. Chevy Jackson Posted at 4:37 am on Nov. 7, 2008 are you using a laptop? if yes, is the laptop newer than two years? if yes, then your computer will connect to your wireless network, assuming it is set up correctly. if no, then you may need to check if you have a wireless card installed. if you are using a desktop, you may need to check if it has a wireless adapter. Look on the back to see if there is a short antenna sticking out. Typically, these antennas are about three or four inches long, and made of rubber or plastic, and not metal. if there is not an antenna, then you almost certainly do not have a wireless card, in which case you would either need to buy one and have it installed, or simply skip the router and plug your computer in with an ethernet cable attached to your internet modem. Falling Star Posted at 4:36 am on Nov. 7, 2008 Quote: from Trendsetta at 4:34 am on Nov. 7, 2008 A wireless router is something you'd want if you had a laptop that has wireless internet. If you only have a desktop, it wouldn't be of use to you. It's easier than going through the hastle of figuring out how to continue using my current modem through Vista since I can't as it is atm. And the computer I'm currently on is still going to be online. Falling Star Posted at 4:35 am on Nov. 7, 2008 Nah, it's a desktop. Not sure if it's got anything built in, it's a dell inspiron 530 420Trendz Posted at 4:34 am on Nov. 7, 2008 A wireless router is something you'd want if you had a laptop that has wireless internet. If you only have a desktop, it wouldn't be of use to you. Hi Sarah Posted at 4:34 am on Nov. 7, 2008 if you have a laptop get built in wireless thing All 9 previous replies displayed.