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I just purchased and i'm wondering if i could have a wireless outlet setup in my computer area so that i could keep my desktop seperate from the actual router itself, what are some of the products i can use for this?

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You just purchased what? And you just want to set up a home Wireless network and connect a computer to it? What sort of computer do you have? What operating system is running on the computer? Please clarify your request. – music2myear Nov 25 '11 at 18:30
-1 for missing a fairly critical piece of info...while Super User users may be skilled with computers we're yet to master telekenisis and mind-reading over internet. – tombull89 Nov 25 '11 at 18:46
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Yes, you can have a desktop machine only connected through wireless. For instance, the Mac Mini doesn't even have an ethernet port, it has to be connected wirelessly.

You can buy either a wireless USB adapter or a wireless PCI card for your desktop.

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thank you very much – Lee Nov 25 '11 at 18:37
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Many desktop computers come with wireless built in already. So first, check and see if your computer already has it. If it does not, I'd recommend a USB wireless adapter. They are easy to install and usually come with cords that allow them to be placed creatively to get the best signal strength.

Second, you need a wireless router. If you already have one: great! If not, you'll need to get one and configure a wireless network.

Finally, install the USB wireless adapter and configure your computer to connect to the wireless network.

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