I'm a technology idiot. Is this the same as a wireless CARD? If so, does it just plug into a USB port? Will all wireless periferals then work?
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Yes this is the same as a wireless card. And yes it plugs into your usb. Wireless peripherals usually refer to accessories like keyboards, mice, headphones etc. This will not work with those, but only connect your computer wirelessly to your home network/ internet. Now if you have devices on the home network like a printer or backup storage then yes this will work.
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Thanks for the replies. If I'm not able to get more info on internally adding a Bluetooth card, I might go the USB route. I already placed mine on order btw. My only concern with this solution is that it takes up a whole USB slot.
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If you have a USB wireless it will work. I am using an ASUS wireless USB card successfully. The Xubuntu operating system will detect the USB wireless by powering the machine down and then powering it back up. Very simple and it works. The internal wireless card is a microSata so the chances of an old internal card working are slim to none.
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No, this wireless card issue has not been addressed in the version of the computer that I have. I have my computer one floor and several walls from the router and the internal wireless just doesn't have enough power to supply what I need. I have instead put a USB wireless N adapter on. That has served me well so far and the USB adapter isn't expensive. I will say that other than the wireless thing, I am very satisfied with this computer. It has a lot of power for the money.
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I purchased two diferent versions of the device and neither worked. I ended up purchasing an iEEE card that was easy to install in my computer and that worked just fine. Hope this helps.Rudy
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The brilliant thing about computers is all the connection ports are standard. By googling the card you have, I can tell it's a dual antenna mini-pci-e card. Most modern laptops will accept this unless it boast extra features like 3g or 4g networking. My laptop didn't have that but I wanted bluetooth and try out the 5Ghz band. I tell ya, bluetooth is awesome for quick transfers from a cell phone. I run windows 8 as well, if you do get it, don't forget to uninstall the drivers for the old one. Helps keep things looking normal.
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No; you will need to use a wireless card. I use this hard wired for a work at home opportunity.
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This is a USB extension. If you're trying to extend a plug-in WiFi module then yes. It will not work for an external antenna connection (e.g. for an internal WiFi card).
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Not by itself, you will need to buy a wireless network adapter. You can find one for 20 or 30 bucks on amazon, or a walmart, or staples. Just plug it into the usb drive and your all set. I am currently using a Lynksys AE2500.
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That is correct. This is an antennae as well as a usb wireless Internet card. As long as your computer has a usb drive you are all set.
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this depends on your wireless card. this acts as just an antenna. it basically is no different than a "rubber ducky" antenna (not counting the range and different look obviously) i recommend the AlfaAwus036h this wireless card is usb attachable and comes with a 5 dbi rubber ducky antenna and it actually has a 5 or 6 foot cord so its very maneuverable. (rubber ducky antennas work better if your in the city) this network card also supports B/G. The Antenna doesnt actually support any network type, thats up to your Wireless card or NIC.Hope i could answer your question!
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Hi Rebecca, that would be a 'no'. This card is only for a wired (ethernet cable) connection, and has no wireless capabilities. A quick search on Amazon will give you lots of good wireless cards though, including little gadgets that just stick in a spare USB slot so you don't have to take the case off your computer to install a card. Good luck!
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No, you would have to buy and add a wireless network card. This can be a PCI ( internal ) or USB ( external ) type of wireless network card
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I'm using one right now. USB wireless, or wired works fine. Just don't go for Bluetooth. There's no internal support for that.
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Plug in and your computer will ask if this is what you want to do. At least on the MAC. I can't remember if there was something written, but I rarely read them until something doesn't work. I don't have the wireless type but should be similar. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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I bought 2 of these computers one I have hard wired and the other works off the wireless card. It works perfectly no issues and it's already installed so you connect when you're doing the set up!
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If your old computer doesn't have a wireless card, this will do it. However, if its that old, it might not have a USB port and you might need a wireless card instead (they are VERY cheap)!