[SOLVED] May I ask how to enable wifi on Dell XPS 420?

[greenchrome]

Hi, I have a Dell XPS 420 desktop and my network adaptor is Intel(R) 82566DC-2 Gigabit Network Connection, I have been using this desktop for more than 10 years and I do not remember if I have replaced my network card or not. So Intel(R) 82566DC-2 Gigabit might not be the network card that came with XPS 420. I want to use wifi instead of wired connection, may I ask if my network adaptor has built-in wifi adaptor and if so, may I ask how can I set up on my desktop to use wifi connection instead of wired connection? On the other hand if my network adaptor does not have buit-in wifi adaptor, may I ask if I can just buy any usb wifi adaptor in this case? Many thanks in advance!

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

The network adapter in your Dell desktop PC is ethernet only (ie for wired connections).

For WiFi, the easiest way is to buy a USB WiFi adapter. If possible, plug it in to a USB port that's on the front of your PC as this should improve the WiFi performance compared to plugging it in at the back which is very likely close to a wall.

One other tip --- if your router's WiFi is dual-band (ie supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz) be sure to buy a USB WiFi adapter which is also dual-band.

 

[greenchrome]

Many many thanks for your great help! 😀😀