How to Make Your Desktop Computer Wireless

Wireless Desktop Computer

Have you ever wondered if you can make your desktop computer wireless? Well you CAN make a desktop computer wireless and it's easy. It's also a great way to eliminate some of those messy cords behind your desk. Putting a wireless card in your desktop computer only requires a few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• Desktop wireless adapter
• Screw driver

Instructions

1. Head to your local computer store and purchase a desktop wireless usb adapter or modem. Make sure you know your model number so you can purchase the right wireless adapter for your computer. You can also purchase a desktop wireless antenna online.

2. Turn the power off to your computer. You should never work with live wires no matter what the circumstances.

3. Following the instructions that came with your adapter, remove the back panel of your computer and install it accordingly. Sometimes when you buy a wireless router for a desktop computer the instructions vary and could be showing you a slightly different scenario than you see before you. If this is the case, connect the main points as best you can with the instructions. Linksys desktop wireless routers normally come with up to date instructions.

4. Turn on your computer and follow the set up instructions. Once the desktop loads you should see a "connect desktop wireless" button. Press it and you should be surfing the web via wireless in no time.