Can you connect your PC to Wi-Fi without a network card? Solved

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Hello!

Here's my problem: I want to put my PC in my bedroom (yes, I'm a kid), it's currently on a small table in the living room of my apartment.

My PC can only connect to the Internet via Ethernet cable, the router being in another room, so I can't connect via Ethernet unless I have a 10m long cable.

Is there a way to connect to Wi-Fi with my PC that doesn't have a network card?

I've heard about external network cards. Are there specific specifications for each card? How to choose one?

Sorry in advance for my childish writing and thank you for your responses!

lelele75 · Accepted Answer

Good evening, there are USB WIFI keys!!!
- You plug it into your PC like a USB stick
- You wait a bit for the program to download
- You click on WiFi networks and you have the whole list,
- just connect!

An example: http://www.fnac.com/mp19750780/TP-LINK-TL-WN725N-adaptateur-reseau/w-4?ectrans=1&gclid=COiZtJDi-sECFRPItAod6BsA3g&mckv=x0xUP2FJ_dc&oref=f14ca59b-5c73-829a-25c4-026ab6d9f60f&Origin=CMP_GOOGLE_MP_MICRO&pcrid=50448028343

PulcooDzz

Scarface72 · Answer

Hello

You definitely have a network card, otherwise you wouldn't have Ethernet...

What you probably don’t have is a USB "wireless network" (or WiFi) card/dongle.

Personally, I spend €15 on a 10/15m Ethernet cable which will give you a much better connection than any internal or external WiFi card.

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BloodyAngel · Answer

Hello,

in theory, WiFi and the network card are independent.
If I understand the problem correctly, you DO have a network card on your computer (with an Ethernet port) but the router is too far for a wired connection?

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Darkeyboard · Answer

Thank you for your quick responses :)

Indeed, I am not precise about the network card; the problem is that it doesn't handle Wi-Fi. I think a USB Wi-Fi adapter (Pulcoo_dzz's idea) would suit my needs. It is undeniable that the network is much better with a cable, but it would cause issues in the hallways (from one room to another).

As for health, there are so many waves everywhere that you can't escape it anyway, so...

The USB network adapter shouldn't degrade my connection (too much) either. What I mean is that during a download of 1MB/s, I don't want to end up with 1KB/s.
Of course, I am aware that the network will be worse, but for example, during a download, I think I would go from 1MB/s to 800KB/s or 750KB/s, right?

Anghio · Answer

Hello, by chance on this forum and to respond to Darkeyboard (a bit late), I would go for a powerline adapter.

Can you connect your PC to Wi-Fi without a network card?

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