3 Ways to Get WiFi on a Desktop PC

Need to get WiFi on a desktop PC? No problem! I'll teach your 3 methods to get it done.

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[cortannakelly]

Tells me I'm pretty tech savvy if I'm building a computer from scratch:

*Feels good about self*

[GabrielTobing]

When you finally make a desktop...


but forgot to attach a wifi card and antenna and don't even know how.


Me: Drags the whole Ethernet cable from opposite ends of the house to a WAP and connected that to the computer.

[RokkitAk]

Instructions unclear..hand caught in toaster

[vl]

Use a usb cable connect it to your pc and phone then on phone connect to wifi and turn on usb tethering and hotspot
Edit: You dont need to turn on hotspot only usb tethering also i use an android so i have no clue about Iphones so dont ask me about that

[lordiblees]

PC manufacturers need to get on with the times and start buiding Wi-FI enabled desktop motherboards. Just because a desktop doesn't move is no reason to not add built-in WiFi. A lot of the times, it's just not possible to get an Internet line into your room, especially if there are multiple desktops in the same home.

[cgrinna]

Outstanding video and information. You were the only person (who I could find) that recommended the USB wifi adapter as an easy remedy to my pc tower that had no wifi. ( I usually use my laptops only because of this). Others had me trying to install a wifi adapter directly into my tower with mostly difficult instructions. No one ever told us how to get the other side of the power cable from the installed adapter to the usb port. So blew off that idea when I saw you video. Thanks for the excellent options. cr from Mich and Fla.

[yoitskyle]

I feel super dumb I built my very first pc and I wanted wireless connection so I thought I needed to download some drivers and I would be good. Let's just say I'm currently using an ethernet that is about 12 feet but now I finally know how to get wireless wifi thanks I learned something new today.

[Nobrun]

Simple and straight to the point. Thanks.

[colerumpel]

I duct taped a touch screen monitor to my pc and bring it every where I go. So this is very important

[DustinBarlowP]

Another tip, and what I did is if you have Satellite TV, you have a TV setup box, and then smaller boxes at each TV. Those smaller boxes are using a WiFi connection to bring TV from the main unit.. Well the TV box in my mancave I stuck an ethernet cable into it, and connected a separate router. I was then able to use that router to connect all of my devices via Ethernet. The Satellite connection is pretty strong and I am regularly getting 100mb per sec speed.

[abeleshetu]

Omg thank you I was so worried on how to set up a WiFi

[chadvanderlinden]

Those USB-connected wifi adaptors come in a variety of sizes, and many are much bigger with obvious antennas. Those work much better than the teeney travel adapter shown in this video. Even better, you can buy a passive USB extension cable, plug one end into your PC, plug the wifi adapter into the far end, then raise it up high for MUCH better reception! Another option is to use a "travel router" which works as a wifi client, so you can just attach it to your pc's Ethernet port.

[ganeshrvgk]

Most of the times the USB doesn't work properly. Not sure in which one to buy. The PC is in 2nd floor and router is in 1st floor

[hunterhouston]

This video did not help me with anything I am trying to do but he has a damn good beard

[roninxronin_]

very very useful. Can't tell you how frustrating it is to look for information without being smacked in the face with endless computer jargon i don't understand.

[Dizord]

there's another way if you dont have a wirelless adapter, you just need a phone and usb cable then you connect the phone to the pc and select wifi docking (anchoring) and that's it.

[imme]

Why does this video have so many dislikes
It was quick and to the point. Very clear and helpful.

[Latrixon]

Thanks, I'm using method 2, as it also supports Bluetooth alongside super fast WiFi speeds.

[alphapenguin]

I really appreciate being spied on him and recommended this video I actually needed this

[samanthamccallum]

Thank you! I recently got a new pc, to me, and was wondering why I had a few small adapters, especially one that said something about "wifi" on it. Now I know and am on wifi! ❤️