Network connection

[charger_cody]

What do I need to get wireless internet on my computer (not a laptop) from my router?

Cody

[green69rt]

What do I need to get wireless internet on my computer (not a laptop) from my router?

Cody

Just go to Best Buy.  They'll probably tell you that you need a wireless internet card.  It's really just a radio receiver that you mount inside your computer.  Not a big deal.  You'll also need a wireless router to transmit.

Mitch

[charger_cody]

What do I need to get wireless internet on my computer (not a laptop) from my router?

Cody

Just go to Best Buy.  They'll probably tell you that you need a wireless internet card.  It's really just a radio receiver that you mount inside your computer.  Not a big deal.  You'll also need a wireless router to transmit.

Mitch

Thanks mitch!!!

Any clue how much one is?

[bakerhillpins]

What do I need to get wireless internet on my computer (not a laptop) from my router?

Cody

Don't buy a card, buy a USB based wireless adapter. That way you can use it on any PC. Run anywhere from 8 bucks to 100.

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=31&name=Wireless-Adapters

Bryan

[FLG]

What do I need to get wireless internet on my computer (not a laptop) from my router?

Cody

Don't buy a card, buy a USB based wireless adapter. That way you can use it on any PC. Run anywhere from 8 bucks to 100.

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=31&name=Wireless-Adapters

Bryan

Good idea,

But i find that the USB based cards are slower than the internal ones. Its your call, but if your only going to use it on that computer and nothing else...go internal.

[charger_cody]

Ya the one I am using it for is my gaming computer. So it will be strictly for that one. Just needed to make sure that I am going to best way. But I think I may run a cord through the attic.

Cody

[FLG]

Ya the one I am using it for is my gaming computer. So it will be strictly for that one. Just needed to make sure that I am going to best way. But I think I may run a cord through the attic.

Cody

If your going to do any online gaming run a Cat 5 cable up to it...you will get much better speed. Alot of time the wifi tends to lag under heavy loads.

[charger_cody]

Is a cat 5 cable expensive. I think I may need about 100ft ish.

Cody

[FLG]

Check newegg.com....even amazon has some good deals sometimes.

Best thing to do is get online, local best buy will rape you...if they even have it that long.

[A383Wing]

Is a cat 5 cable expensive. I think I may need about 100ft ish.

Cody

I got a 100' Cat 5 cable at Frys last year for less than $10

[charger_cody]

Is a cat 5 cable expensive. I think I may need about 100ft ish.

Cody

I got a 100' Cat 5 cable at Frys last year for less than $10

Whats frys?

[1970Moparmann]

I second the opinion--run the cable.  You won't be happy with the wireless card on a desktop.     www.frys.com is the website.  You can pick up a CAT5 at Home Depot, Radio Shack....

[FLG]

http://www.frys.com/

Do a bit of shopping online...honestly you can probably get it for around 7-10$...just find out who has the best shipping price or best price overall if you want...might save a few bucks.

Maybe look local, but usually there overpriced...highly. If you can get it locally for 10-15$...maybe even 20$ go for it just for the convenience.