I asked my LAN/ISP/CABLE provider about connecting a second desktop computer to my existing cable. I was told I would need a router, which they would gladly supply for $85.00. Ok. Now they tell me I will also need a wireless card, which again, they will gladly supply for $125.00.
My tech knowledge is very limited, but when I think of needing a "WIRELESS" card to connect a cable WIRE to my computer, I get an "ERROR" popup in my brain!
On top of all that, I don't even know how to find out if my new computer already has a wireless card. I am posting info from *EVEREST program in hopes someone can look at it and tell if I do or don't have a wireless card.
* A much appreciated gift from "FED" in the "Drivers" forum.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe -
EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]------------------------------------------------------------
Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Report Wizard
Computer SCREAMINGJOE (Scream Machine)
Generator Owner
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2006-10-28
Time 14:04
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Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name SCREAMINGJOE (Scream Machine)
User Name Owner
Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Celeron D, 3200 MHz (24 x 133)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset ATI Radeon Xpress 200
System Memory 381 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Intel (07/07/06)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)
Display:
Video Adapter ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series (128 MB)
Video Adapter ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series (128 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI Radeon Xpress 200 (RC410)
Monitor ViewSonic A90 [19" CRT] (NP93000089)
Multimedia:
Audio Adapter ATI SB450 - High Definition Audio Controller
Storage:
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Disk Drive Generic USB SD Reader USB Device
Disk Drive Generic USB CF Reader USB Device
Disk Drive Generic USB SM Reader USB Device
Disk Drive Generic USB MS Reader USB Device
Disk Drive HDS728080PLAT20 (80 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/133)
Optical Drive TSSTcorp CDW/DVD TS-H492C (DVD:16x, CD:52x/32x/52x DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK
Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 73994 MB (67266 MB free)
D: (FAT32) 4525 MB (2774 MB free)
Total Size 76.7 GB (68.4 GB free)
Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse
Network:
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC (209.168.158.145)
Modem PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
Peripherals:
Printer Lexmark X1100 Series
Printer Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
USB1 Controller ATI SB450 - USB Controller
USB1 Controller ATI SB450 - USB Controller
USB2 Controller ATI SB450 - USB 2.0 Controller
USB Device Generic USB Hub
USB Device Lexmark X1100 Series
USB Device Multimedia Card Reader
USB
