Desktop Wi-Fi PCIe Adapter / USB Dongle Recommendations

mick123 on 06/09/2021 - 20:31
Last edited 06/09/2021 - 21:20 by 1 other user

Hi OZBers.

I'm fairly clueless when it comes to computer tech, and I had a tech question which is probably easily answered by many of you.

Just pulled an old desktop computer (2015 or so) from out of the cupboard for my young son to use.
The computer works fine - it is from my old office. It was connected via LAN there.
I just realised it does not have a wireless adaptor / wireless capabilities, and I wish to connect it to my home wifi.

Do I need a wireless adaptor or wifi dongle? Or are they the same thing?

Would one of the below do the job?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/253772818345

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/265232221293

Thanks in advance!

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  DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 06/09/2021 - 20:36

  +1

  Yep, they'll work.

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  mickyb80 on 07/09/2021 - 00:57

  +2

  Smaller, branded and easy to grab (if you can click and collect) for only a few $ more…

  https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/tp-link-30…

  If you can get into the store, get OW to price beat… (Just check google).

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  mick123 on 07/09/2021 - 08:18

  Thanks guys.
  Ended up getting off eBay as no officeworks stock near me!
  Cheers