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Wireless Adapters Buying Guide

In areas that are served by a wireless network,  it is possible for you to connect your computer  to this network without the hassle of hooking up cords  and cables.   With a wireless network adapter,  it is easy to browse the web and/or connect to other network computers.   These come in a variety of different forms, and we are here to help you select the best wireless adapter  to suit your needs.

An Overview

Wireless USB Network Adapter 

  • Most people prefer this adapter for any type of computer  because of its small size and ease of use.  

Wireless CardBus Network Adapter 

  • For portable computers, this adapter is much easier to work with.  It is smaller than a USB adapter  and easily fits into the PC card slot  on the side of a laptop.  

Wireless Internal Network Adapter 

  • If you have a desktop computer,  you may prefer an internal adapter so that you can use the USB port to connect another accessory.  Many modern laptops  and desktops  will have a wireless network adapter already built in. 

Wireless Media Adaptor 

Related Guides

See some of these guides to learn more about finding a network, setting it up, and understanding the components involved.

Computer Networking

Office Networking

Wireless Routers

Servers

External Links

  • About.com:  Read more about all kinds of network adapters.
  • CNET.com:  Reviews and ratings of different wireless network adapters.

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