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Question posted by michaelpenfold1 on August 6th, 2012

If I Wish To Go Wirless Is It Already Built In Or Do I Have To Buy A Wirless Ada

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Answer #1: Posted by DrWho64 on August 6th, 2012 2:09 AM

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You will need to purchase wireless adapter. This particular model only has 1 - Intel 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN port. No wireless functionallity from the factory.

You do have a few choices of what you have to choose from in the way of wireless adapter form-factors.

1) PCI - internal. Plugs into a standard PCI slot.
2) USB - External. Easy to install and use. Can be unplugged and used in almost ANY PC, Laptop, Tablet, Notebook, Netbook, etc. that supports USB 2.0 or better.

Just remember: You get what you pay for! Get a cheap adapter, expect cheap performance. Get a high-end adapter and you can expect a little more (and get it). Make sure to buy an adapter that you can use with your wireless router. So if you have a "G"-type router and don't plan on upgrading to an "N" type router anytime soon, you can save yourself a few bucks by buying a "G"-type adapter instead. (Most adapters do several "bands". i.e. A/B/G or A/B/G/N)
Personally, I like the USB adapters. Any adapter will perform as well as it can but, internal WiFi adapters have short antennas that are behind the tower. This alone can cause connectivity and throughput issues. USB adapters are easier to work with, install, and adapt to your specific environment. Most PCs have USB ports on the Front, Top and Back! Plus you can use a USB extension cord up to 30m long to get the best performance.

Hope this helped you decide what you're going to do next!

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