If a laptop computer doesnt come with wireless, can you add wireless? - GoFuckYourself.com

Myst · 07-06-2006, 10:23 PM

Anyone know if you can add wireless to a laptop that didnt come with it?
At first I assumed that of course you can, but recently im reading things saying that if the laptop doesnt have an antenna already you cant add wireless to it.

any ideas?

Penthouse Tony · 07-06-2006, 10:23 PM

pretty sure you can get a wireless card

xNetworx · 07-06-2006, 10:23 PM

Buy a linksys wireless card and a router

clickhappy · 07-06-2006, 10:24 PM

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...&cm_ite=f eed

Penthouse Tony · 07-06-2006, 10:24 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=172282

butterflybucks · 07-06-2006, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpporn

Buy a linksys wireless card and a router

yes, what he said

jt420 · 07-06-2006, 10:27 PM

I got my gf a usb plugin that makes her laptop wireless, it works great and is a netgear.

detoxed · 07-06-2006, 10:27 PM

You can just stick it in that credit card sized slot on the side of your laptop. PCMIA? Some shit like that

Doctor Dre · 07-06-2006, 10:29 PM

Yes you can buy a wireless lan card. There are also USB ones beeing sold.

bobbyjuly · 07-06-2006, 10:32 PM

yes, u can get wireless card or a usb plugin or even a internet line on a card but dont buy that laptop. At this age, what kinda laptop comes without wireless???

Spunky · 07-06-2006, 10:33 PM

Impossible..one of the biggest scams out there ;)

czarina · 07-06-2006, 10:34 PM

Wireless card, providing you have the port.

Martin3 · 07-06-2006, 10:50 PM

You're a programmer asking this kind of question?

Evil Doer · 07-06-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin3

You're a programmer asking this kind of question?

that's what I was wondering

Kimo · 07-06-2006, 11:09 PM

nope, if you buy a laptop without built in wireless you are not allowed to use the internet, at all.

please log off asap or i will be forced to contact the authorities.

i hope you make the right choice.

Myst · 07-06-2006, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin3

You're a programmer asking this kind of question?

i know nothing about laptops
eat me

sharp · 07-07-2006, 12:24 AM

you just get a normal wireless card and install it..

BrettJ · 07-07-2006, 12:41 AM

you need to have an empty PCMCIA/PC card slot It's usually on one of the two sides of the laptop. the slot is about 2 inches long by about 1/4 inche tall and normally has a piece of plastic holding it's space. there is a tiny eject button on one side (usually the front side) that will help you to eject the plastic piece / space holder.

As long as you have an available slot - you can put a wireless card in there ...

KRosh · 07-07-2006, 01:02 AM

there are laptops that can go on the internet without wires?

I am shocked

madawgz · 07-07-2006, 01:03 AM

yes you can, and plug it into your usb port....i think

Vitasoy · 07-07-2006, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrettJ

you need to have an empty PCMCIA/PC card slot It's usually on one of the two sides of the laptop. the slot is about 2 inches long by about 1/4 inche tall and normally has a piece of plastic holding it's space. there is a tiny eject button on one side (usually the front side) that will help you to eject the plastic piece / space holder.

As long as you have an available slot - you can put a wireless card in there ...

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Kimo ... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland ICQ:87038677 Posts: 11,542	nope, if you buy a laptop without built in wireless you are not allowed to use the internet, at all. please log off asap or i will be forced to contact the authorities. i hope you make the right choice. __________________ ...

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sharp Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,006	you just get a normal wireless card and install it..

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BrettJ ol' timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 4,715	you need to have an empty PCMCIA/PC card slot It's usually on one of the two sides of the laptop. the slot is about 2 inches long by about 1/4 inche tall and normally has a piece of plastic holding it's space. there is a tiny eject button on one side (usually the front side) that will help you to eject the plastic piece / space holder. As long as you have an available slot - you can put a wireless card in there ...

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