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Wireless USB Dongle that will work with Win 98 (not SE)?

  • 27-03-2005 8:54pm
    #1
    LookingFor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭


    I guess the subject pretty much says it - I'm looking to connect a windows 98 PC to a wireless network, and USB would be the most covenient route (since the manual for the PC is no longer available, I'd be hesitant about opening it up to install a PCI card). However, most dongles I've looked at say they support Windows 98SE - are there issues with the original 98 or something? It has USB ports...would a dongle that supports 98SE likely work with Windows 98 anyway?

    Many thanks for any help!

    edit - having had a closer look at the PC itself, I really really don't want to open it! The case is all screwed together..I'd be very wary about opening it to put in a pci card.


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  • #2
    JoyPad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭JoyPad


    You're better off trying a few dongles until you find one that suits you.
    I can lend you mine for testing :) PM me if you live close enough to stop by and pick it up.

    Cheers,
    JP


  • #3
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Usually they only say 98SE for a reason, they don't support 98. Of course, there's always a chance.. I guess the best you can do is buy one and try it out. Just make sure you buy it in a shop and not online so you have a decent returns policy.


  • #4
    monkeyfudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,216 ✭✭✭✭monkeyfudge


    The Sitecom USB wireless network adapter works with Windows 98. I did it only recently.

    This is the cheap one that is in Maplins.


  • #5
    LookingFor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭LookingFor


    Thanks for the offer JoyPad - very much appreciated! - but I think it's easiest to give the maplin recommendation a go.

    Cheers for the info monkeyfudge - lifesaver! :)


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