Network adapter

External Since: Jun 05, 2006 Posts: 18

I have a Realtec network adapter that came with my desktop a couple of
years ago. Is there a way of knowing if its adaptable to wireless
connections? Or even it isn't, i have a compatible router and my laptop
is wireless...can the one in the desktop ( if its not wireless ) be able
to be used as such? I went to the company and there is no contact
info..just updated drivers.

External Since: Sep 24, 2006 Posts: 54

In article <xd0Bg.5530$v82.2706@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com>, TonyB
<T009 RemoveThis @nyc.rr.com> wrote:
>I have a Realtec network adapter that came with my desktop a couple of
>years ago. Is there a way of knowing if its adaptable to wireless
>connections?

To get wireless network access through your existing Realtek wired
adapter, get a wireless gaming adapter and connect it to the Realtek.
Here are some examples:

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=154416
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/GWirelessAdapters/WGE111.aspx
http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=333

>Or even it isn't, i have a compatible router and my laptop
>is wireless...can the one in the desktop ( if its not wireless ) be able
>to be used as such? I went to the company and there is no contact
>info..just updated drivers.

If your have a wireless router located near the desktop computer, you
can connect the computer to the router through a wired connection,
without the need for a wireless adapter.
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