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Question posted by brownie22 on December 28th, 2013

Wireless Network Adapter

I am running Vista Home on this computer and cannot get onto the internet. It says " this computer does not have a wireless network adapter installed and configured" What do I have to do?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on December 28th, 2013 4:14 PM

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Why aren't you using your Lan cable to connect to the internet. You could acquire a usb wireless dongle or a PC wireless card to enable wireless connection. In a pinch you could use the modem for dial up internet.

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Answer #2: Posted by SoCalWoman on December 28th, 2013 8:11 PM

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Hello brownie22,

The following HP Support link provides complete instructions on how to set up a wireless network connection on the HP A6500f running Windows Vista, 64 bit

Windows Vista - Creating a Wireless Home Network

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