I want to make my computer wireless - wtf do i do?

Ok, i'm a complete dumbass when it comes to computers. I currently have hi-speed cable modem but i want to go wireless. i know my computer isn't wireless capable right now - what do i need to buy to make this happen?

purplegypsy said:

mdiver said:

purplegypsy said:

Ok, i'm a complete dumbass when it comes to computers. I currently have hi-speed cable modem but i want to go wireless. i know my computer isn't wireless capable right now - what do i need to buy to make this happen?

Depending on the hardware your cable provider supplied you could get them to replace the modem with a wireless version or you may be able to use a wireless station and hang it straight off the ethernet (network) lead that now plugs in to your PC. Then you need a wireless card for your PC/laptop. Laptop would be PCMCIA and PC would probably be a PCI card or USB.

Then you just get 'em talking and they all come with easy software to see what is going on.

Hope that helps!

purplegypsy said:

mdiver said:

Depending on the hardware your cable provider supplied you could get them to replace the modem with a wireless version or you may be able to use a wireless station and hang it straight off the ethernet (network) lead that now plugs in to your PC. Then you need a wireless card for your PC/laptop. Laptop would be PCMCIA and PC would probably be a PCI card or USB.

Then you just get 'em talking and they all come with easy software to see what is going on.

Hope that helps!

It does. You mentioned replacing modem hardware with wireless...is that really expensive?

purplegypsy said:

mdiver said:

Depending on the hardware your cable provider supplied you could get them to replace the modem with a wireless version or you may be able to use a wireless station and hang it straight off the ethernet (network) lead that now plugs in to your PC. Then you need a wireless card for your PC/laptop. Laptop would be PCMCIA and PC would probably be a PCI card or USB.

Then you just get 'em talking and they all come with easy software to see what is going on.

Hope that helps!

It does. You mentioned replacing modem hardware with wireless...is that really expensive?

mdiver has the answer there.

There are different wireless speeds to take into account, too. There's 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11g with SpeedBooster. The last one is the fastest out of those three. Of course, that one is the most expensive to acquire the router and PCI card to, but not by too much. Personally, that's the one I'd go with if I were switching to wireless. Do check with your cable company, however, and see if they supply any of the equipment with their service.

Here's Best Buy's wireless area to get an idea of about how much you'd be spending if you went with retail supplies: http://www.bestbuy.com/si...e=category