can I use my wireless router on my desktop computer

[phattee]

Ive been trying to connect me dell optiplex 780 to my homes wireless router and I havent been able to connect it wirelessly. Is iy even possible to do. If not how do I connect it to my homes wifi router.i really need help

 

[MurrayA]

does your desktop have a wireless card?

e.g. one of these
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN851ND-Wireless-Adapter-Low-profile/dp/B005NHIQ06/ref=sr_1_11?s=pc&srs=2530652011&ie=UTF8&qid=1391596499&sr=1-11&keywords=tp+link+wireless+adapter

 

[kapitalistas]

what the model of your router and modem

 

[RocketGoose]

Morning,

Just had a quick look at the mode of desktop you provided, it doesn't appear to have a wireless capability as standard (http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-optiplex-780-core/4507-3118_7-33987461.html) so unless you're using an adapter a cable should work fine.

How far away is the router from the Dell?
A standard cat5/RJ45 Ethernet cable will work just fine, connect to the rear of the Dell and to the rear of the router.

Hope this helps

RG