I use Comcast cable for Internet, phone, and TV. I do not have a wireless router, but will buy one if I need it, though I'm not sure just what router to get. I don't know if I have a wireless card. I have USB available. What am I missing?
The desktop can plug in to the Comcast router using an ethernet cable. Most computers have an ethernet adapter. It looks like a phone cord adapter but bigger. If your computer does not have one, here are some options.
You can get an Ethernet card and install it.
You can get a wireless card for your computer. It will have antennas in the back of the computer. To use this, you'll also need a wireless router. The wireless router will need to be setup. Here are some easy to follow the instructions. You won't need to uninstall the adapter. Setting up/Troubleshooting a Wireless Network
shesagordie
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May 31st, 2012 19:00
bobbobg
The section to post this in, is the Networking, Internet, Wireless forum HERE, this forum is for Desktop Hardware.
Bev.
PudgyOne
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June 1st, 2012 03:00
bobbobg,
What ISP are you using? Do you have a wireless router?
The Inspiron 580 is a desktop. Do you have a wireless card or a USB adapter to connect to the wireless router?
Rick
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June 1st, 2012 08:00
I use Comcast cable for Internet, phone, and TV. I do not have a wireless router, but will buy one if I need it, though I'm not sure just what router to get. I don't know if I have a wireless card. I have USB available. What am I missing?
PudgyOne
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June 1st, 2012 15:00
The desktop can plug in to the Comcast router using an ethernet cable. Most computers have an ethernet adapter. It looks like a phone cord adapter but bigger. If your computer does not have one, here are some options.
You can get an Ethernet card and install it.
You can get a wireless card for your computer. It will have antennas in the back of the computer. To use this, you'll also need a wireless router. The wireless router will need to be setup. Here are some easy to follow the instructions. You won't need to uninstall the adapter. Setting up/Troubleshooting a Wireless Network
Rick