DIY WiFi Antenna for a PC

Installing a wireless Internet card is a simple procedure.

A WiFi wireless antennae is also known as a wireless Internet card. A wireless Internet card plugs into a PCI port on the motherboard of your PC. A WiFi card works by receiving a signal broadcast by a router, and using that signal to connect your computer to the Internet. Installing a wireless Internet card is a simple procedure that can be accomplished in about 15 minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• WiFi card

Instructions

1. Turn off your computer and remove the power cord.

2. Remove the side of your case by removing the two screws that secure it to the back of your computer case.

3. Insert your WiFi card into an empty PCI slot. A PCI slot is a rectangular slot found on your motherboard. Make sure the card is snugly into position on your motherboard. Make sure the antennae points upward in the back of your case.

4. Replace the side of your computer case and replace the power cable.

5. Turn on your computer and allow for Windows to load.

6. Insert the driver disk that came with your WiFi card into your optical drive. The program should begin to run automatically.

7. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions on your software installation disk to install the driver. Restart your computer to complete the operation.

References

• cheap computer guide: 10 steps to installing PCI Wireless Card.