How To Add A Wireless Card To Your PC

Posted on February 8th, 2012 by admin in Computer Upgrade Ideas


Have you ever looked at the speed of your internet and wonder why it doesn’t go as fast as the service provider said it would? Inside your computer is a wireless card. In older computers it is usually a standard wireless card that offers B technology, which indicates a maximum transfer bandwidth of 54 Mbps (Megabytes per second). In newer models the standard has actually increased to G and the latest N technology. The G technology fluctuates between 54 mbps with a maximum transfer bandwidth of 118 mbps. N technology is the fastest, which allows a wireless transfer rate up to 300 mbps. The wireless card in your computer can easily be interchanged and replaced to provide the maximum bandwidth and speed. Before you remove the wireless card you need to purchase a new one that is compatible with your computer’s operating system, making sure it provides N technology also referred to as Draft-N. Be aware that the latest technology is 300 mbps. If anything claims to be faster they may be out to get your money. After you have purchased a wireless card with N technology ensuring that it is also compatible with your computer’s operating system, it’s time to replace it. Under your computer there are two covered ports. One houses the hard drive and the other houses the wireless card. Remove the cover from the port that houses the wireless card. Remove the two wires that connect to the wireless card and take the card out. Install the new card in the same location as the previous card and attach the two wires appropriately. Run the installation disk and enjoy 300 mbps of blazing speed!!!

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