What Is a Wireless Adapter? | Internet Setup

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So let's say you have a computer that's old and you really want to connect it to your wireless network, but it just doesn't have any wireless capabilities in it. Well, a wireless adapter is what you need. Wireless adapters come in many different kinds, and shapes, and forms. And they change according to size, wireless standard and functionality, but most of them look just like this guy. This is the USB wireless adapter and it's one of the newest ones, so it's really, really small, which I really like about it because that's means you can kind plug it into your computer and forget about it. As you can see, it has a USB interface that goes into your computer either your laptop or your desktop and on the other side, we can't really see it because it's inside, but it has a tiny little wireless radio antenna that connects to your hot spot, to your router, or if you go to a coffee shop or an airport it'll log you into the network.

So, finally a few notes when you buy a wireless adapter that's important to remember. If you're getting a USB wireless adapter, it's important to check that you actually have a free USB port on your computer where this will plug into. The second thing is where are you going to use it? If you're going for range, if your laptop was really far away from where your router is, you might want to get a bigger wireless adapter. I know that this 1 looks cute and it's very convenient and comfortable, but they do sell larger wireless adapters that kind of go from the computer with the cable and you have a big antenna on the desk. It's not as pretty, but it worlds much better. The other thing to notice is the wireless standards, so they're basically 3 wireless standards out there today. Wireless B, G, and N. B is not really used that much anymore because it's kind of old, so G and N are the 2 frequent choices. Where N is the newer, faster with more range. I would stick to N at this point, they're maybe a little more expensive but it's definitely worth the extra dollars.

[jakeconnors]

Why does the person giving me advice relating to technology own a Mac.

[zerocoolist]

In short a wifi adapter comes in handy if the cpu has no wifi to begin with or it can act as a quick fix for a cpu thats wifi has gone mia. Just make sure you get the right kind some are 2.0 others are 3.0 some can handle both.

[gadgetpodda]

Learned all about it. I am going to purchase one.

[lllIlllIllllI]

damn i was young 5 years ago... good ole times

[mememekg]

I just found one when I was having a sort out. Can’t remember buying it & try to figure out if it can be of any use. So if I plug this in my computer, could I get a stronger WiFi connection? My WiFi doesn’t reach to the back bedroom so guess it would be good if it can do that.

[candigirrl]

Okay, this Is awesome, It's like one of the New Jersey Shores pc show. 😁. Explaining how to use usb's. LMAO.

[oxgreed]

Currently I have a laptop ( with built in adapter but its really weak), If I buy a stronger external adapter will it work? Any help would be appreciated...

[guan]

My computer is wirless. But i want it to connect faster kinda like an ithernet cable. But it doesnt have a slot so i really want to know if it makes ur connection better

[dawawangmo]

you lowkey look like Lauv. great information thanks

[ammanhussain]

can we use it to receive any wifi networks around.?

[jacobsinclair]

Do I need a working wifi driver to use one of these or is it like a new one for my pc?

[thekochava]

Thank you. If all by network adapters of notebook were damaged this thing can do work instead?

[dawnwayfinder]

Does a computer *need* a Network Adapter, or is a Wireless Adapter and a Range Extender all I need?
(I'm not exactly tech-savvy)

[damiongallegos]

Does it matter if you have netgear router or Comcast Internet?

[charlesedwarddavisjr.]

so i have to have internet and wireless service already at my home?

[sailendrakumar.m]

Hi,

Can we use this product instead of a wireless router?

Thanks
SK

[TheWoodlandYeti]

Some desktops have wlan which is fine for wireless connectivity

[kondamahesh]

can we connect it to phn by plugging wireless adaptor with usb and watch videos over it????

[damonwheatley]

can u use this on a Xbox 360 or any other devices???

[amaankhan]

Hi I've seen other videos and they have a disc do you need a disc for it to work