Windows 7: xp wireless adaptor

alexm · 26 Dec 2011

I am using a wireless belkin 802 g router for a Windows 7 laptop computer. I also have a desktop computer hardwired to the same router. I want to In Install Internet cable. I will need to connect wirelessly to the desktop hard drive. what hardware will I need or method to accomplice this ??? thanks

2xg · 27 Dec 2011

Hello alexm,

If you have already have a Cable subscribed from your ISP, you've mentioned Belkin wireless router you will only need to get a Wireless Network Card for your desktop. Here's a variety of selections.

Hope this helps.

Ztruker · 27 Dec 2011

Why would he need a wireless card if he already has a wired connection to the router?

Also, what is meant by "Install Internet cable"? Is this to use Netflix or similar service or maybe a Roku box? If so the device will connect to the router wirelessly then access the desktop hard drive via it's existing wired connection. That will all be setup when you install the device.

Britton30 · 27 Dec 2011

Wouldn;t the desktop need a wireless adapter to connect to other wireless goodies and gadgets?
Your title says xp wireless adapter, is one or more machine running Windows XP?

Ztruker · 28 Dec 2011

No, the other wireless devices connect to the router, not directly to the desktop.

AddRAM · 28 Dec 2011

Are you saying you want to watch TV on your PC ?

Enlighten us.

Britton30 · 28 Dec 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Ztruker

No, the other wireless devices connect to the router, not directly to the desktop.

So as 2xg said the desktop would need a wireless adapter to allow wireless devices to communicate with it? The Wireless devices won't work throught the wire.

Ztruker · 28 Dec 2011

They should be able to access the wired desktop through the router. This is how the Roku box I installed for my brother worked.

2xg · 28 Dec 2011

Just to clarify and avoid any confusions, I have only added the Wi-Fi card so that OP can use the desktop just in case he wants the desktop to wireless connect to the router. Mind you, Title of the Thread is
'xp wireless adaptor' and also this 'what hardware will I need or method to accomplice this ???'

This is not also very clear. Now, we don't know he wants file sharing, perhaps ICS?

Quote:

I also have a desktop computer hardwired to the same router.
I will need to connect wirelessly to the desktop hard drive.

I think it's best to wait for the OP to clarify things out.

alexm · 29 Dec 2011

the hard drive Is In a place where there Is no cable outlet, so the cable modem & router will need to be connected to an outlet which I have in another room. the option of hadrwiring Is out. sorry for the late reply.

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