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A USB wireless network adapter is a device that allows you to connect to a wireless network as is connected to a computer via a USB port.
Daphne Bergstrom
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∙ 15y agoA wireless adapter is a hardware device used to connect a computer system to a wireless network. It can be in the form of a USB "dongle" or an internal PCI or PCMCIA card. Most modern laptops come with an integrated wireless adapter built-in. The phrase is most commonly used for 802.11x "wifi" networks.
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∙ 13y agoA WiFi adapter is a very important part of a computer system--especially on a laptop. It is the part of a computer that connects to wireless internet. Without one, you would have to plug your computer into a phone line or modem to use the internet. Just so you know, the best WiFi adapters use the 802.11n standard, but 802.11g is still a good option. 802.11n adapters are up to 5x as fast and will work up to 2x as far away from the wireless source when compared to 801.11g adapters. To get the benefits, you must buy a compatible router (802.11a/g/n).
<Update> The above answer is a little misleading. A WiFi adapter connects your computer wirelessly to a LAN (local area network) that may or may not be connected to the internet. To wirelessly connect your computer directly (so to speak) to the internet you need a wireless broadband adapter from a cellular carrier. Adapters can be PCMCIA, ExpressCard, USB or can use your WiFi to connect to a MiFi adapter which connects to your cellular carrier.
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∙ 12y agoA device inserted into a computer's USB port that allows a computer to be connected to wireless internet or WiFi without a cord connecting the computer to Internet access (a router of some sort). Newer laptops don't normally require this device, as a majority have wireless radios factory installed. A WiFi USB adapter is generally used on older laptops and desktops that don't have a connection near the computer.
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∙ 11y agoThe function a wireless desktop pc adapter is to be able to go anywhere and plug it into any computer. You can read more online at http://compnetworking.about.com/od/hardwarenetworkgear/ss/wirelessadapter.htm.
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∙ 14y agoA USB wireless network adapter is a device that allows you to connect to a wireless network as is connected to a computer via a USB port.
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Do you need a wifi card to use a wifi usb adapter?
WiFi usb adapter is a WiFi card.
Can you use your usb wifi adapter as a wifi transmitor?
NO
Do you need to pay for wifi with xbox wifi adapter?
You need pay only for the adapter. If you have a wireless router you will not have to pay to anybody for your WiFi. But you still have to for Internet.
When do you need a USB wireless adapter?
Wireless adapters (USB or not) are good for connecting to wireless networks (aka WLAN or WiFi).
Do lan adapter for Nintendo Wii have wifi?
no
Is a WiFi Router needed to use a WiFi USB adapter?
No. A WiFi Router is not needed to use a WiFi USB adapter. You just need the internet and a compatible PC/Laptop like Windows XP / Vista. Just plug the USB in while you have the internet running and you are on WiFi.
Which is the device that connect pc to wifi?
A wireless adapter.
Will a wifi adapter increase my ps4's wireless internet speed?
Wifi power line adapter is a much better connection than wireless to increase the speed of ps4.
Can you connect a regular wifi adapter to a xbox360?
No, you either have to have an Ethernet cable or have a Xbox 360 wireless adapter.
How do you connect a PC to PC?
We can do so using an ethernet cable or through wifi(requires wifi adapter).
How much is the wireless adapter cost for the 360?
the wifi adapter for the 360 cost around $99 at walmart of bestbuy.
Does compaq presario 2500 have wifi capabilities?
No, you need to buy a wireless USB adapter to use wifi on a Presario.
