no built in wifi connectivity


  1. computersarghhh
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    no built in wifi connectivity


    I have an old computer with windows XP. It does not have the facility for wifi. What can I use to connect it up to my bt broadband please. It does have USB ports.

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  3. maxie
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    Hi there .. You could get a Wifi adapter .. Or if you have an earthnet card Installed in your Computer you could use that
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  4. computersarghhh
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    Now I am showing my ignorance; what is an ethernet card and how do I know if I have one?

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  6. maxie
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    If you go in to the Control Panel then the Device Manager do you see any thing listed under networking ?
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  7. computersarghhh
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    I go into control panel and I don't see device manager; the nearest to it is printers and other hardware and in that is phone and modem options and wireless link. Ethernet is not mentioned under these.
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  8. maxie
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    I think your best Option would be to get a USB Wifi adapter ..They are quite to cheap to buy and should work well .. Which package are you getting from BT ?
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  10. computersarghhh
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    It is BT Unlimited broadband
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  11. maxie
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    Good luck with that Sue you should have no problems .. Check the Link below

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  12. computersarghhh
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    Wow thank you very much for that
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  13. maxie
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    Very welcome Sue :)
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