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How to Install Wireless Internet to a Laptop

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By Bennett Gavrish
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If your PC laptop computer does not come with a wireless network adapter, then you must install an external one in order to connect to wireless networks. Companies like Linksys make ultra-portable wireless adapters that require just a single USB port on your laptop and are easy to set up and install. In order to install a wireless network adapter, you need to be an administrator on your laptop.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • PC laptop running Windows XP or later
  • Wireless USB adapter
  1. Step 1

    Log on to your laptop with an administrator account.

  2. Step 2

    Install any software that came with your wireless network adapter. Some adapters require that you run an installation CD before plugging in your adapter, while others do not.

  3. Step 3

    Connect your wireless network adapter to a free USB port on your laptop. Windows will recognize the new device and set it up to work with your system.

  4. Step 4

    Open the Start menu and click the "Control Panel" icon.

  5. Step 5

    Double-click the "Network Connections" control panel icon. A new window will open detailing all of the network adapters currently installed on your computer.

  6. Step 6

    Right-click the wireless adapter that you just installed and choose the "Enable" option. The wireless adapter will now turn on and begin searching for nearby wireless networks to connect to.

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