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14.08.2023
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Connecting laptops, tablets and other gadgets to Wi-Fi is simple: after installing a router and setting up a wireless network, such devices connect to it «over the air». All thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi receiver. Another thing is if you need to connect a stationary computer. If you are looking for an answer to the question of how to do this, this article will help you find it.
Ways to connect a desktop computer to Wi-Fi
The following options are possible here:
Here you need to realize that to lay a cable from the router to the computer either may not always be technically feasible, or the user may simply have no desire to bother with the process.
With the help of this device, you can relatively easily provide your computer with access to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
If you purchase another router, you can set it up in receiver mode. Then it will receive a signal from the main router and give Internet to the desktop PC via cable.
Next, let's look at how to organise a Wi-Fi network Internet connection to your computer using the second and third methods.
How to connect your PC to Wi-Fi via an adapter
You can connect your PC to a Wi-Fi network via an internal (PCI) or external (USB) adapter.
PCI models connect to the PCI slot on the motherboard. The advantage of internal devices is that they do not occupy USB ports, do not stick out of the system unit and do not spoil its aesthetic appearance. But the connection process requires disassembling the system unit.
USB models are very easy to connect to a USB port, as well as to pull out if necessary and connect to another PC. But if the number of USB ports is not enough to work at the computer, it can become a problem. In addition, with this method of connection, the data transfer speed will be slow.
If you have decided to connect your computer to Wi-Fi via a PCI adapter, the algorithm of actions is as follows:
In case you are going to connect your computer to Wi-Fi via a USB adapter, the first step is to insert the device into a free USB port. Then Windows 10 or 8 system will automatically detect the adapter and install the universal driver. But it will be better if you go to the manufacturer's website and download the appropriate driver for your model yourself.
What to look for when choosing an adapter
There are several criteria that should be taken into account when choosing an adapter among a variety of models:
To date, the popularity of adapters such brands as TP-Link, Tenda, ASUS. We advise you to choose devices from reliable manufacturers.
Setting up your router in repeater mode
If you need a faster Internet connection speed than the one that can be provided by the adapter (e.g. for gaming, etc.), it is worth organising a connection to the Internet using a remote access point. To do this, you need to:
After the router is ready to work in the receiver mode, you can connect to it using a cable.
To find out in detail how to configure the Totolink router as a repeater using the A3002R model as an example, please refer to the following instructions here.
Now you know at least three ways to connect your PC to Wi-Fi. And if you have already done it, write in the comments how exactly.
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