Sony Vaio Desktop needs to go wi-fi

robcee123 — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:46:32 GMT

My Sony Vaio PCV-RS402 has been brilliant over the years and I now want to enable it to connect wirelessly to the internet. I have a wireless router. What compatible cards can be installed into my tower to make this happen?

Re: Sony Vaio Desktop needs to go wi-fi

Blencogo — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:08:36 GMT

Hi robcee123 and welcome.

You have a choice. You should have at least one spare PCI slot - 2 if your model does not have Gigajuke. You also have USB ports which provide a more simple solution.

Any PCI Wireless Adapter can be fitted (NOT PCI-Express) and you will find lots on Amazon.: -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Link-TL-WN751ND-Mbps-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B0055TNERM/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1356216802&sr=1-4

I presume you know how to remove the case - I think on your model you need to remove the 3 screws holding the casing to the back panel and then slide the entire cover backwards.

The easier option is to get a USB wireless WiFi Adapter - all you have to do is plug it in!. On a desktop tower like yours, it is sensible to get one with an extension lead to give better reception (even than the PCI Card).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-N150-Wireless-USB-Adapter/dp/B005011VDO/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1356217239&sr=8-14

Other choices are available if you search.

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