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probably a stupid question about broadband...

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  • 02-08-2009 1:02pm
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    baby and crumble
    Registered Users Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭


    hey guys, my apologies if this si a silly question, but if i have eircom 3mps broadband, with a wirless modem, can i just use any usb wireless dongle on a desktop to connect to it? I've never had a desktop before, and i'm getting an old one that doesn't have a wireless card...

    Thanks for any help!


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    docmol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 339 ✭✭docmol


    Yes, any wireless network dongle should do the job


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    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Yes usb dongles will work grand, I also reccomend getting a usb extension cable which allows more flexibility in getting a better wireless signal

    Nick

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    baby and crumble
    Registered Users Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    thanks a million!!!


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    watty
    Registered Users Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    They vary in speed, reliability, ease of installing driver and which OS is supported according to Model and Make. Belkin at one stage had 3 different chipsets requiring different drivers for the same model!

    Not all USB WiFi work with all Airpoints/routers.
    Make sure you don't get a Bluetooth, Mobile or AV USB wireless dongle instead. It needs to be 802.11g WiFi at least.


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    dub45
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    Wise man say 'the only stupid question is the one not asked!':)


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