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June 12th, 2010 13:00
WIFI for Dimension 4100
What, if anything, can be done to allow a Dell Dimension 4100 desktop connect to the internet using WIFI?
I have Cablevision internet service with a Motorola cable modem surfboard SBV5120 connected to a Linksys 2.4 GHz speedbooster broadband router 802.11g.
I have one unused USB port on the Dimension 4100. Is there a way to connect a wifi receiver to the Dimension 4100 so it can use the Linksys router?
Cablevision wants another $45 to connect a second modem. I set up the 4100 for my grandkids to use but they want access to the internet.
Your help will be apprecated.
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Davet50
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June 12th, 2010 14:00
you have two choices.
One would be an internal PCI card. Like Shown HERE if you have an open PCI slot.
The other would be a USB wireless adapter, Like shown HERE .
I used one of these for several years with excellent results.
ieee488
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June 12th, 2010 19:00
Note that the USB ports on the Dimension 4100 are 1.1 not 2.0