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May 23rd, 2015 10:00
Connecting to WiFi?
Hi! I have a Microsoft windows xp professional version 2002 service pack 3 dell desktop computer Intel R Pentium R 4 CPU. How do u recommend I go about connecting to the internet without using a Ethernet cord,I've looked at post stating the need of a WiFi adapter and ive looked I only have a network adapter..
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DELL-Infant R
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May 24th, 2015 05:00
Hi astroidinaryg,
Thank you for writing to the Dell Community Forum.
To use Wi-Fi on your desktop system you would need a wireless card to be installed or you can also purchase USB Wi-Fi adapter. You can refer this link http://dell.to/1LtgCpJ for Wi-Fi adapters.
Please reply if you have any further questions.
Have a great day ahead.
astroidinaryg
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May 25th, 2015 09:00
Whats the difference between a network adapter and a wifi adapter? or are they the same
astroidinaryg
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May 24th, 2015 07:00
So does it matter which wifi USB adapter i get? Or no. If so which one do you recommend considering my computers really old I'd like to update it.
DELL-Infant R
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May 24th, 2015 07:00
Hi astroidinaryg,
Please check the Tech Specs for the Software/System Requirements and the OS required for the compatibility with Windows XP. Go for the USB 3.0 only if there is a port on the system, otherwise USB 2.0 should be fine too. You may also check the Data Transfer Rate.
Please reply if you have any further questions.
tiffanymjp
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May 27th, 2015 07:00
i have a dell printer V515w and the WIFI LIGHT WILL NOT6 GOGREEN CAN YOU HELP ME i need my printer to work today and how come i can not put my dell printer cd for windows 8
DELL-Infant R
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May 27th, 2015 07:00
Hi astroidinaryg,
An internal network adapter is installed inside a computer’s desktop tower. It has an Ethernet port meant to fit an Ethernet cable through which the data it transmitted. A Wi-Fi network adapter connects to a radio-based computer network rather than a wire-based Ethernet cable to transmit data. You have an internal wireless adapter that needs to installed inside a computer’s desktop tower or you can use an USB Wi-Fi network adapter, which can be connected externally on one of the USB ports on the system.
DELL-Infant R
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May 27th, 2015 09:00
Hi tiffanymjp,
Thank you for writing to the Dell Community Forum.
The Wi-Fi indicator light off means:
You can download the Windows 8 32 bit driver using this link http://dell.to/1HLwpm3 and for Windows 8 64 bit driver using this link http://dell.to/1AtUYBp.
Please reply if you have any further questions.