Fun with adapters....
Wife finally got a new desktop (yay), and we are pretty happy with it. Our Vista based machine now gets to reside in our basement as a extra computer for us to use.
Problem is it does not have built in wireless. (Guess it helps that it is 8 years old). Guy at best buy talked me into some fancy dual N band Netgear wireless adapter....and it doesn't work. (looks to be broken-going back) Was told by a friend that I wasted 45 bucks and could have gotten both cheaper and better. I've seen those 10 dollar ones on amazon-and wondered if they would work picking up wifi for this old desktop.
I'm kinda weak on my knowledge of these "adapters" (at least brand wise).Should I go get another netgear one, or are there better ideas out there for my machine?
Wife finally got a new desktop (yay), and we are pretty happy with it. Our Vista based machine now gets to reside in our basement as a extra computer for us to use.
Problem is it does not have built in wireless. (Guess it helps that it is 8 years old). Guy at best buy talked me into some fancy dual N band Netgear wireless adapter....and it doesn't work. (looks to be broken-going back) Was told by a friend that I wasted 45 bucks and could have gotten both cheaper and better. I've seen those 10 dollar ones on amazon-and wondered if they would work picking up wifi for this old desktop.
I'm kinda weak on my knowledge of these "adapters" (at least brand wise).Should I go get another netgear one, or are there better ideas out there for my machine?