What Device Would I Need To Get To Enable An Advent 'quad Core' Computer, Q6600

[sandyRoe]

to be used with wi-fi?

[Booldawg]

if it doesn't already have a wifi connector you can get USB wifi connectors for about a fiver. got mine from amazon.

[SlackAlice]

Booldawg answer is probably correct, but I notice you have quoted an old Quad core Intel processor (Q6600).

It might assist if you could advise us of the Windows O/S being used.

[sandyRoe]

I'm using Windows explorer 7

[whiskeryron]

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[hc4361]

Ron has linked to a bluetooth adpator, not a wifi adaptor. They look similar but do different things.

You can use either an adaptor (otherwise called a dongle) or an internal wifi card which is my preference. Easy to fit if you have a screwdriver.

[sandyRoe]

What about the top one here in this link, would it do?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dongle

[hc4361]

Yes, it will. I'd prefer a wifi card - doesn't take up a usb slot and better connectivity in my opinion

[ummmm]

I'm really stupid when it comes to technology. The dongle Sandy has posted I could just put that into my wired PC and it'll be wireless?

[hc4361]

Yes, ummmmm

[hc4361]

Make sure your pc isn't already wifi enabled. All of mine are, including a Windows machine I bought in 2009

[sandyRoe]

Is my computer too old to be wifi enabled? How would I check if it is?
I'll go with the dongle. Wouldn't want to risk opening the computer.
Thanks all for the advice.

[ummmm]

Doesn't look like it is. Just looked at the specs on the internet. The poor battered computer :-)

[hc4361]

How old is your PC? If you bought it with Windows 7 it can't be more than 6 years old.

You need to look in your device manager under 'network adapters' or similar.

[ummmm]

Sandy....I just typed my computer make "aspire x3200" into google and the specs came up.

[sandyRoe]

http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/pc/t9610.htm

[ummmm]

I've bought the dongle you posted :-)

[hc4361]

Sandy, your pc is not wifi enabled so you need to buy an adapter or card.

[TTG]

Go with homeplugs. More reliable than wifi and you will get the best speed. £24.99 from Argos. Make is TP-LINK 500mbps.

[mikey4444]

Here is the one I use, from ebay, if you wish to avoid using Amazon ::

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EDIMAX-Wireless-USB-Adapter-802-11n-150Mbps-Wi-Fi-Multimedia-EW-7811UN-/151639038405?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item234e6419c5

You simply plug it in to your USB slot, and it accesses your Router...very simple to set up as well...simply plug an play !

[mikey4444]

Don't get confused by dongles and wireless USB adaptors !

If you have a wireless router in the home, ( ie, a broadband Hub ) than you don't need a dongle ! Dongles are only necessary when you don't have internet access, like if you are using your computer away from the home.
I use a dongle in my caravan but its not needed in the house.

Sorry if the above may seem obvious, but I thought it might be useful to point out anyway !