I see the board is borked again....

Who are you getting the WiFi from and what "parts" did someone sell you?

Greetings yrag, I'm getting the WiFi connection from the Motel I'm living at. I am now in my suite on someone's laptop that was lent to me over the holidays. That's Real Nice.    But I digress, I bought the D-Link, Xtreme N Dual Bnd USB Adapter for $50.00. I phoned them and they will take it back, and to bring my pc and they'd have a look at it. At this point I'm thinking my pc is borked.... hehe

I have a Windows 7 home edition. 1.5 year old. I also phoned where I purchased the pc to double verify that I indeed have a WiFi card in my tower, and this one says I might not and to bring it in. That's so not happening. Sayonara       I don't know what a WiFi card  looks like so I can't just verify it myself. Can't find it on the pc.

I won't be going to the city till friday.   So that's where I'm at so far.

  Can you take a picture of the back of your computer and post it here?

If you have no card or if the on board one is disabled: Install the software that came with the adapter you bought. Plug in the adapter. Scan for connections. Connect to the same one the laptop is connected to using the password they gave you. Done.

What is the model number on your tower?

Hi Wizard1956, I can't put a pic up because this isn't my pc. You know Murphy's Law....   But, I did with the adapter do exactlly as you said. It was still a no go. This laptop is working fine..... Sheesh

Hi RedneckDude, I'm wondering where I would find the number. There are 4 different sets of numbers on the back of the tower. 2 sets confirm Microsft  was purchased.      Except maybe the product key? or 1 set of random numbers. Not sure which you want?  Or maybe it's inside the tower?  Just let me know.

Thank-you

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833195007&Tpk=wifi%20card%20pci

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-siig-wireless-n-pci-adapter/

That's all you need. You can buy one at any PC store, Best Buy, Staples, etc.

Ordered today.  This is turning out to be a really nice Thanksgiving.   And have I mentioned a thank-you?

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone 

It would say something like HP Pavillion and a number, or something like that. 

If she has an open PCI slot on that HP. Chances are, it has a modem in the one slot it has.  I was basing my advice on the fact she may not be comfortable working inside her rig. On the other hand, anyone can plug in a USB device, and it can be used on any computer she may want to hook up.

Also, as I pointed out, an onboard card may require her to move the PC to a better spot to get a good signal.

 Either way, if she can't connect with a USB adapter, an onboard isn't  isn't going to be any better or easier.

I was thinking it was a wireless adapter pc card?    2 different things aren't they.  And yes, I am comfortable working in my pc. I've installed cards before, and added usb ports.

id="3008301"] something like HP Pavillion and a number[/quote]

Uhm nope. I don't have one of those. It's a Certified Data brand without numbers.  Unless it's inside. ?

{Dunno what happened with the quotes... or how I got in there.}haha

In that case, go for it. as long as you have an open slot, onboard does give better speed at about the same price. If you have good signal, placement may not be an issue.

Right click on Computer in the start menu and select Properties. The Model of your PC should be listed there under System.

OK, I have a Biostar Group Model #TA780 G M2+  4gigs ram, for you RedneckDude. Hope that's it.

And I also have info on my adapter.  Network adapter Realtek RTL8168C [P] 181111C[P] Family PCI-E Gigabit Eternet NIC[ndis 6.20].

Nope, that's your motherboard. I wanted the make and model of your PC. That's ok, I think Wiz and Yrag have you going in the right direction.

From your screenshot, I thought your PC said HP on the front.

That network adapter is for wired internet.

There should be a serial number on the back of your rig Anna. The set of random numbers.

Looking at your motherboard on the Internet IROKONESS there is only one place on it where that wireless card you ordered will fit. If it already has another card in it you may be out of luck, but as it looks like it has on-board video the slot may just be open. I would suggest having a technician or someone highly knowledgeable install and configure the wireless card though to be safe.

I was just thinking that through also. I haven't ordered from Newegg yet because of complications. I can't enter the Canadian Province or area code. Although it took my registration OK. But, to order was different.  Which could be my good luck at the moment. It's good to have it confirmed that I do not have a wireless card in my pc. So that's why my D-Link wireless adapter doesn't work right?  Or is it suppose to replace it, therefore work? 

I'm going to the city this weekend so I'll bring it to Future Shop. With this knowledge it will save me some time and money.

Your all very generous with your knowledge and time, and I really appreciate it. May the Bird of Paradise shine brightly on all of you this weekend.

{you know what I mean }   Thank-you

Uvah my random numbers are   00146-183-485-560.

Could be a serial number.

That.

 What you have now(USB) will work fine, all you need is a bit of local help to configure it the first time. After that, connecting will be a snap.

BTW, Your Graphics card slot will be PCIe and that Wireless card is a PCI. If you have a dial up modem installed, it will be in a PCI slot.

That would be just the best.   I was wondering about the dial up modem though?  I have no modem at all. But, it's usually cable or satellite.

And I don't have a Wireless card in my pc is the consensus. I concur.  So my wireless usb should replace that?