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What adaptor do i need

posty 1

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Posted April 18, 2011 at 10:31AM

Hi windows xp home FS Scaleo 600 about 6 to 7 years old, just found the power cable for thomson speedtouch 585 wireless router.

I assume i need some sort of adaptor to use this with this pc what adaptor would i need many thanks

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mgmcc

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Posted April 19, 2011 at 8:02PM

Do you mean that you want to connect the PC wirelessly, because Desktop PCs normally connect to the router by ethernet cable?

If you do want to connect wirelessly, something like this will do the job.

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onthelimit1

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Posted April 20, 2011 at 3:06PM

Unless your PC has no ethernet card? If so, one of these would do the trick link text

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onthelimit1

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Posted April 20, 2011 at 3:06PM

Sorry - by 'card' I meant 'socket'.

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posty 1

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Posted April 24, 2011 at 10:29AM

Thanks for all your help it is much appreciated what i have done is ordered a wireless usb adaptor wi fi dongle for windows xp should this do the trick thanks.

I do have a seperate issue that i will post seperately cheers

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