Making A Computer Wireless.

[anotheoldgit]

I wish to move my Wifi hub to a more central position in my house so that I can receive a better Wifi signal outside in the garden.

I have been informed that the best way is to buy a USB gadget, so as to make my computer wireless.

Could anyone advise me what piece of equipment I would need to purchase?

[hc4361]

Any of these
http://www.amazon.co.uk/tag/wireless%20adapter/products

[hc4361]

But are you sure your pc isn't already wireless?

[Old_Geezer]

To communicate with your router wirelessly you will probably need a 802.11g USB Network Adapter. Try a product search for one you fancy.

[anotheoldgit]

hc4361

Well my computer is connected to my super hub by an ethernet cable or at least I think that is what it is called.

So if I were to move my super hub to a different location a distance from my computer I would need to connect it with a great long cable, but with one of these USB devices I am told I wouldn't need a cable.

[hc4361]

Yes, AOG. How old is your pc? My desktop pc came wifi enabled so doesn't need an adapter or an ethernet cable (just like my laptop and tablet).

Before you spend money check that your pc is not wifi enabled too.

[Postdog]

Are you talking desktop in the garden?

I would assume you mean a lappy, in which case it may have a wireless function already, or you plug in a USB dongle which are peanuts. I got mine from Wilkinsons but I see them all over.

[anotheoldgit]

Postdog

/// Are you talking desktop in the garden? ///

No perhaps I have not been too clear.

My problem is that my tablet, laptop or phone sometimes get unconnected from the Wifi, so I have been told to re-position my Wifi super hub in a more central position in my home.

Obviously;y the Super Hub needs to be connected with the computer which it is at present because it sits next to the computer, but if I need to reposition the Hub I will either have to have a much longer cable or get one of these USB devices.which they say will make a wire less connection between my main computer and the hub which will be several yards from the computer.

[hc4361]

What is the make and model of your desktop, AOG? It might already be wifi enabled, like mine.

If it isn't, a simple USB wifi adapter like this will do the job.
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But it is worth finding out if your pc is currently wifi enabled.

[galeck1947]

Try to buy a usb network adapter the same brand as your your modem router as they tend will work together . Some times different brands tend not to like one another.

[Hammer]

I would leave the router and PC alone and put a wifi repeater somewhere between the router and the garden. It basically picks up the wireless signal and re-broadcasts it to extend the range.

Something like that should do the trick

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