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08-17-2013, 12:37 PM
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Desktop to receive internet wirelessly?
Quick question , not really educated with basics of setting up a computer
But my modem is upstairs and I have a desktop and I do not use a router I am wondering what options I have to possibly give me internet to my desktop without connecting a Ethernet cable to my desktop is there a USB receiver or anything I can buy ?
If there is could you please provide a link or place where I can get this
Thanks
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08-17-2013, 12:50 PM
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You could install a wireless adapter, but if speed and reliability are important to you, then you should look into getting powerline ethernet. It's like a really long extension cable using your home's electrical wiring. There's no software to mess around with, either.
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08-17-2013, 01:36 PM
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Modems these days come with built in wireless/wi-fi so you might just need to buy a usb wifi receiver card. Does ur modem have antennas? That's a good indication its got built in wireless 
U can buy the usb adapter from most computer stores or places like bestbuy/futureshop/ncix
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08-17-2013, 03:07 PM
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yea, either USB version or Powerline, which I highly recommend.. both are pretty much plug and play...
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08-17-2013, 03:32 PM
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used a usb adapter for ages. no issues.
ps: check pm.
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