Wireless pc card

TheBazman

Hi folks - only on my mobile so apologies I can't search previous threads. I have Three mobile broadband and want to fit a wireless card to my main pc to pic it up -
Firstly how do I check for sure that my pc doesn't have one already?
What card would you recommend?
Finally I presume fitting it is relatively straight forward, once there is a slot free inside the case?

Cheers

Edit - would a USB wireless adapter be an easier option?

finisklin

How did this work out for you? I currently have the same question and not sure about a wirless card or a USB adapter?

Floodric

You can get the cards for only a few quid (This one here is a decent one, using it as we speak. Suitable for basic internet http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-pci-g31-54mbps-80211b-g-wireless-pci-adapter-low-profile). I recommend these over usb dongles, in my experience they're more hassle than they're worth.

to install the card, open up your case, slot it in and screw a screw in at the top. Takes less than 2 minutes.

hartnett_mark

Wireless cards are really cheap, if you are not sure if you have free PCI slot than You can buy usb card : )

TP LINK WN350GD 54 Mbps WiFi PCI card
€14 with shipping : )


Or something like this
TLWN722NC 150 Mbps WirelessN High Gain
Around €20 with shipping.


Of course if You need something better you may spend more money:
Network Adapters