{"id":429740,"date":"2022-04-10T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-10T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/"},"modified":"2022-04-10T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T12:00:00","slug":"how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add Wi-Fi to a Desktop Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a326c87cb639\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Add_Wi-Fi_to_a_Desktop_Computer%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Add Wi-Fi to a Desktop Computer&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/#Why_You_Might_Want_to_Do_This\" >Why You Might Want to Do This<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/#The_Easy_Method_A_USB-to-Wi-Fi_Adapter\" >The Easy Method: A USB-to-Wi-Fi\u00a0Adapter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/#TP-Link_Nano_AC600_USB_Wifi_Adapter\" >TP-Link Nano AC600 USB Wifi Adapter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/#D-Link_Wi-Fi_6_USB_Adapter\" >D-Link Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/#TP-Link_Archer_T3U_Plus\" >TP-Link Archer T3U Plus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/#Install_an_Internal_Wi-Fi_Card\" >Install an Internal Wi-Fi Card<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/#GIGABYTE_WiFi_6E_GC-WBAX210\" >GIGABYTE WiFi 6E GC-WBAX210<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer\/#TP-Link_Archer_T5E\" >TP-Link Archer T5E<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Add_Wi-Fi_to_a_Desktop_Computer%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Add Wi-Fi to a Desktop Computer&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage  wp-image-796261 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_759581101.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_759581101.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_759581101.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A Wi-Fi card and antennas on the back of a desktop PC.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/installed-system-unit-computer-pci-adherent-759581101\" data-credittext=\"yanik88\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/installed-system-unit-computer-pci-adherent-759581101\">yanik88\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wi-Fi is becoming more common in desktop computers, but not all desktop PCs have it. Add Wi-Fi and you can connect to the Internet wirelessly and host Wi-Fi hotspots for your other devices.<\/p>\n<p>This is a simple, inexpensive process. Buy the right little adapter and you can even take it with you, quickly adding Wi-Fi to any desktop you come across by plugging a tiny device\u00a0into its USB port.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Might_Want_to_Do_This\"><\/span>Why You Might Want to Do This<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>y with your current Ethernet connection, there\u2019s no need to throw away the cables and go wireless. Good old Ethernet cables are still useful. They <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/217463\/wi-fi-vs.-ethernet-how-much-better-is-a-wired-connection\/\">offer faster speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connections than Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the benefits\u00a0of Wi-Fi are tough to ignore, even in a desktop PC. With Wi-Fi, you can position your desktop computer anywhere in your home or office, as long as there\u2019s a power outlet nearby. You can then connect it to your router without running an Ethernet cable.\u00a0Adding Wi-Fi to your desktop PC can also be useful even if it already has an Ethernet connection. With Wi-Fi, you can\u00a0host a Wi-Fi hotspot on your PC, allowing other devices to connect through its Internet\u00a0connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Turn Your Windows PC Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Easy_Method_A_USB-to-Wi-Fi_Adapter\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">The Easy Method: A USB-to-Wi-Fi\u00a0Adapter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-796738 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_12323963711.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A small USB Wi-Fi antenna\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wifi-internet-usb-micro-adapter-plugged-1232396371\" data-credittext=\"lukep\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wifi-internet-usb-micro-adapter-plugged-1232396371\">lukep\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just as you can add Bluetooth to an old computer simply by plugging a little Bluetooth dongle into its USB port, you can add Wi-Fi to a computer by plugging a tiny little dongle into a USB port.\u00a0This is an easy and cheap option.<\/p>\n<p>There are a huge number of USB Wi-Fi adapters on the market of varying quality. Their price ranges from a few bucks all the way up to 60 or 70 dollars, depending on build quality, and what features they have. Just because they <em>can<\/em> cost that much doesn\u2019t mean you need to spend that much \u2014 there are plenty of inexpensive options that will do just fine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Setup Wi-Fi On Your Raspberry Pi via the Command Line<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The least expensive options tend to be small, and use older Wi-Fi standards. If you\u2019re looking for basic connectivity, something like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-Mini-Wireless-Supports-10-9-10-14\/dp\/B07PB1X4CN\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1D8NQJIB3W36&amp;keywords=tp-link+usb+wifi+adapter&amp;qid=1649271277&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=tp-link+usb+%2Celectronics%2C73&amp;sr=1-5&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">this adapter from TP-Link<\/a> is a perfect fit. TP-Link has been around for decades and the company consistently delivers good products. This sort of adapter is small enough that you can stick it in a USB port and completely forget it is there, and you\u2019re not likely to accidentally knock it out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PB1X4CN?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41UmhRMliAL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for TP-Link Nano AC600 USB Wifi Adapter\" aria-label=\"Shop for TP-Link Nano AC600 USB Wifi Adapter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PB1X4CN?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TP-Link_Nano_AC600_USB_Wifi_Adapter\"><\/span>TP-Link Nano AC600 USB Wifi Adapter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The TP-Link Archer TU2 Nano is a low-profile USB Wi-Fi adapter. It supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi Networks. It is simple to use and reliable. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something higher-end, like an adapter with Wi-Fi 6 compatibility or WPA3, you\u2019ll have to spend more. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/D-Link-Adapter-Wireless-Internet-DWA-X1850\/dp\/B09B1CWLBK?tag=hotoge-20\">This adapter from D-Link<\/a> is an excellent choice if you have <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/78422\/the-best-wi-fi-6-routers\/\">a router that supports Wi-Fi 6<\/a>, or if you\u2019re just interested in future-proofing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09B1CWLBK?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31MVLMz+QIL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for D-Link Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter\" aria-label=\"Shop for D-Link Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09B1CWLBK?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D-Link_Wi-Fi_6_USB_Adapter\"><\/span>D-Link Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">D-Link&#8217;s DWA-X1850 has all of the Wi-Fi bells and whistles you could ask for &#8212; it supports both Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3, and is backward compatible with older standards. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bigger, better antennas should improve your connection (up to a point). If connection strength is a major concern, and you have the space, there are plenty of USB adapters from reputable manufacturers that have full-sized antennas attached. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-usb-wifi-adapter-pc\/dp\/B08D72GSMS?tag=hotoge-20\">This adapter from TP-Link<\/a> costs $23 dollars at the time of writing in April 2022 and should offer better connectivity compared to its cheaper counterparts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08D72GSMS?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/21qZ4bkZYQL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for TP-Link Archer T3U Plus\" aria-label=\"Shop for TP-Link Archer T3U Plus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08D72GSMS?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TP-Link_Archer_T3U_Plus\"><\/span>TP-Link Archer T3U Plus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The TP-Link Archer T3U Plus offers Wi-Fi 5 compatibility, a more sensitive antenna, and support for all major operating systems. If you need better reception and don&#8217;t mind a larger antenna, this is a good pick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_an_Internal_Wi-Fi_Card\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Install an Internal Wi-Fi Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-796739 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tplink.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A PCIe Wi-Fi Card manufactured by TP-Link.\" width=\"650\" height=\"473\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/us\/home-networking\/pci-adapter\/archer-t6e\/\" data-credittext=\"TP-Link\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/us\/home-networking\/pci-adapter\/archer-t6e\/\">TP-Link<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can also add a Wi-Fi card to your desktop PC. This involves opening up your PC, and then installing a dedicated internal Wi-Fi card in a PCI Express (PCIe) slot, PCI Express Mini slot, or something similar. Assuming your PC is designed to be opened easily and has a spare slot for an expansion card, this should work well.<\/p>\n<p>The advantage of using a dedicated internal Wi-Fi card is that it will potentially have better reception\u00a0than a little USB dongle \u2014 mostly because the internal version can include a larger antenna that sticks out of the back of your PC, or can be placed nearby. They almost always include a Bluetooth adapter as well.<\/p>\n<p>High-end PCIe Wi-Fi cards, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-GC-WBAX210-802-11ax-Bluetooth-Expansion\/dp\/B091HTG6DQ?tag=hotoge-20\">Gigabyte\u2019s GC-WBAX210<\/a>, come packed to the brim with the latest and greatest wireless features, like Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and WPA3. They\u2019re not limited by the bandwidth of a standard USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, and come with full antennas. If you have a router that supports it, you can\u2019t do much better.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B091HTG6DQ?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41VvQjklKVS._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for GIGABYTE WiFi 6E GC-WBAX210 \" aria-label=\"Shop for GIGABYTE WiFi 6E GC-WBAX210 \" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B091HTG6DQ?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GIGABYTE_WiFi_6E_GC-WBAX210\"><\/span>GIGABYTE WiFi 6E GC-WBAX210 <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The GC-WBAX210 comes loaded with everything you could want in a Wi-Fi card in 2022: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and WPA 3.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are cheaper PCIe cards available if you have an older router that doesn\u2019t support Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-Bluetooth-Wireless-Browsing-Streaming-dp-B084JPFKQ5\/dp\/B084JPFKQ5?tag=hotoge-20\">TP-Link\u2019s Archer T5E<\/a>. The Archer T5E supports for Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 \u2014 plenty for the majority of applications. If you\u2019re just looking to get a desktop on a wireless network on a budget, this is an excellent choice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B084JPFKQ5?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/314fWpNKb9L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for TP-Link Archer T5E\" aria-label=\"Shop for TP-Link Archer T5E\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B084JPFKQ5?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TP-Link_Archer_T5E\"><\/span>TP-Link Archer T5E<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The TP-Link Archer T5E is a solid choice for most day to day applications in 2022. It supports Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), and Bluetooth 4.2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Before you purchase a Wi-Fi card, be sure your computer has a free slot of the appropriate type and that you\u2019re comfortable installing it on your own. Assuming you can get your computer open easily, it should just be a matter of shutting it down, opening the case, plugging the card into the slot and securing it with a screw, closing the case, and booting up. As always, make sure you follow proper safety precautions so you don\u2019t accidentally damage a component.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>When you\u2019re done, your computer will be able to connect to Wi-Fi just like your average laptop. 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