Do i need my motherboard to be compatible with my wireless network adapter?

Yellownese · Oct 17, 2014

I was wondering if my motherboard needs to be compatible with my wireless network adapter since i'm planning to get one. If it does can someone tell me which network adapter is compatible with this motherboard?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157280
Also, i heard there were PCI and USB network adapters, would someone link me a USB wireless network adapter that's compatible with this motherboard.

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 17, 2014

What OS.

Yellownese · Oct 17, 2014

I'm running Windows 7, i'm a newbie on computers just saying.

Brillis Wuce · Oct 17, 2014

98% of all USB Wireless network adapters will work with your motherboard. However, if possible, I would try to hardwire your PC to your network modem. It's always more stable and faster than wireless.

This adapter has gotten great reviews, and is decently priced.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166107

Yellownese · Oct 17, 2014

Brillis Wuce :

Mmm, i've tried to use a router. I put everything together and i even run the setup tutorial. During the setup it says that my computer does not have wireless capabilities and i'm just like what. I just want to have wifi so i can use my phone at home. I currently have my computer directly connected to the modem.

Brillis Wuce · Oct 17, 2014

So you have a network router that's hooked up to your PC, and you just want to add Wifi?

Yellownese · Oct 17, 2014

Brillis Wuce :

No thats not what i meant. So currently i have my ethernet cable connected from my computer straight to my modem. I wanted wifi so i plugged everything in together in the correct spots. After i was done, i ran the setup for the router and all it said was that my computer did not have wireless capability. I don't get internet if i plug in the router.

Brillis Wuce · Oct 17, 2014

What is the model of your modem? That's the key to this situation.

Yellownese · Oct 17, 2014

Brillis Wuce :

ooh, i have a cisco, linksys e1000 v2.1

Brillis Wuce · Oct 17, 2014

Okay NOW I understand. You don't need any additional hardware for this. Your router is capable.

Type 192.168.0.1 in your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Explorer...). This takes you inside the firmware of your router, and you can set it up through there. I'm not familiar with your particular model, so I'm not sure how complicated it will be.

Grab your router manual (if you still have it).

Yellownese · Oct 18, 2014

Brillis Wuce :

hm, i typed that ip address in but it just says server not responding.

Brillis Wuce · Oct 18, 2014

Try 192.168.1.1, and maybe a different browser.

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