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    Whats a usb wireless adapter and what do they do?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Terminal42, Mar 20, 2010.

  1. Terminal42

    Terminal42 Notebook Evangelist

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    Question. I've never used them before since I've always used routers and wireless connections.
     
    Terminal42, Mar 20, 2010
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  2. Lithus

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    They allow computer without a built in wireless adapter to connect to a wireless router.
     
    Lithus, Mar 20, 2010
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  3. Terminal42

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    Will it work even if it has one built in?
     
    Terminal42, Mar 20, 2010
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    Yes.

    10 char.
     
    Lithus, Mar 20, 2010
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    Thanks, Lithus!
    Think you just answered MY question, posted earlier.

    (Toshiba Wireless Question)
     
    Jordie-Bacon, Mar 23, 2010
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