|
Wed, Dec 28, 11 at 4:57
| For my Christmas to me present, I have ordered a Gateway DX4860 UR32P desktop. One of the technical items listed is WiFi Data Transfer rate up to 300 mbps and WiFi description 802.11 b/g/n wifi CERTIFIED.
In the "written" description of the computer it states that "802.11 b/g/n Wireless; gives you the freedom to use your desktop in any room throughout your home without the hassle of cables and wires". What does this mean? Is the router already built in? I ordered online so no salesperson to ask. Thanks in advance for any help in answering this question. Murphy |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
| No, I believe they mean that it is ready to go once you buy and set up your wireless router |
|
- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Wed, Dec 28, 11 at 7:00
| It means the computer has a wireless adapter built in. You still need a wireless router. |
|
- Posted by ravencajun (My Page) on Wed, Dec 28, 11 at 13:40
| and since it mentions b/g/n it means it can use all of those technologies with n being the most current. So should you want or need a new wireless router any of those would work but you really want would be best with an N for latest technology and longest distance. I have my modem and router right on the desk beside my desktop so I actually prefer to simply use cables to connect. Just use the wireless for my portable devices. |
|
- Posted by murphy_zone7 (My Page) on Thu, Dec 29, 11 at 5:01
| Thank you all so much. Clears it up for me. I want to do what ravencajun does, set up the wireless for use with my laptop. I have ordered an N router and hopefully will be able to set it up by myself. My new years day project.... |
|
| Not hard if you just take your time and follow the directions step by step. If you plan to connect your desktop via ethernet, be sure you have a good Cat5 cable for this. And be sure to set up your security on the router so snoops don't use your wireless. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Computer Help Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.