Configuring older HP desktop to receive WIFI

[rocks911]

I have an older HP desktop (S5747C) that I have recently updated with the Windows 10 OS. This PC has been connected for years to my router in my mancave but now my wife wants to use it to browse the internet. There is no ethernet connection where she wants to use it, so I'll have to connect to the WIFI. Unfortunately I dont know how to configure that.

Ive surfed this site but am not finding what I need. Can somebody point me in the right direction?

 

[rchris]

You need to buy a Wi-Fi adaptor. Easiest solution would be a USB version. You can find one on Newegg.com or Amazon.com. Just load the driver, plug in the USB adaptor and sign on to your wireless network. (I'm assuming you have a router that provides a wireless network.)

 

[rocks911]

Gotcha, I guess this thing is so old it doesnt have the required hardware.

 

[TJ Hooker]

It's not uncommon for a desktop PC to lack a wifi adaptor unless you install one yourself, even for modern machines.

 

[The Paladin]

I assume you have a WiFi router ? if so which make and model

Why do I ask? well there are a numerous ways to get WiFi on a desktop and best to match it to your WiFi specification of your router (IE no point to get a N WiFi dongle to use one a Ac1200 router. it wasting power.)

Usb dongle, internal PCIE card with antennas etc.. various way...