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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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1. I need some more info

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 09:32 PM

Mar 2013

About the first thing to check is if the PC has a WiFi adapter. Most desktops don't. Look for a 2 dbi antenna on the back. It looks like this:

I'll also need to now if this pc is running windows and which version.

and welcome

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router help [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2013 OP

I need some more info discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2013 #1

MY STUFF Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2013 #2

As far as I can tell... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2013 #3

thanks so much DIS !!! Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2013 #6

You're welcome discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2013 #7

yep sounds like you have no wifi. Phillip McCleod Mar 2013 #4

The TPLink adapter he recommends is 19.95. Unfortunately Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2013 #5

Cable Company ballardgirl Apr 2013 #8

interesting...thanks for that idea ! Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2013 #9