What Are Wireless Network Adapters?

[RayWill135]

I've saw someone say to my build that I should get a wireless network adapter, but I don't know what it is. I am very nooby at this. Can someone tell me what they are, and recommend me a good wireless network adapter for a cheap price.

 

[Gam3r01]

A wireless network adapter can be either a USB plug, or a PCI interface card, that when inserted into a system allows them to access the internet though wifi, rather than a hardline ethernet connection.

Unless you are far away from your modem, there is no real reason for one.

 

[RayWill135]

A wireless network adapter can be either a USB plug, or a PCI interface card, that when inserted into a system allows them to access the internet though wifi, rather than a hardline ethernet connection.

Unless you are far away from your modem, there is no real reason for one.

So if my modem is under my monitor, I don't need a wireless network adapter right? Because the modem is like right under my monitor.

 

[Gam3r01]

You would have a setup like mine then, my rig in on my desk to my right, and my modem is behind my left monitor.
If you can get an ethernet cable to reach it, use it. I personally trust them more than wifi. Plus its extra money at such a short range.

 

[RayWill135]

You would have a setup like mine then, my rig in on my desk to my right, and my modem is behind my left monitor.
If you can get an ethernet cable to reach it, use it. I personally trust them more than wifi. Plus its extra money at such a short range.

Thanks for help!