How to Build a WiFi Antenna Using a UBS Connection

Add a wirless Internet connection to your laptop computer.

If your computer doesn't have a Wi-Fi receiver built into the the system, you can add a wireless connection via a USB port and gain access to a Wi-Fi network. The process takes only a few minutes.

Things You'll Need

• USB wireless receiver
• Installation CD (not all receivers have this)

Instructions

1. Plug a USB wireless adapter into one of the USB ports on your computer.

2. Close out all programs running on the computer, and insert the installation CD if your wireless receiver came with one.

3. Click "Next" on the first screen of the installation wizard to proceed with the installation.

4. Click "Next" for both the installation name and location, then choose "Install."

References

• Best Brand to Buy: WiFi receiver