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[don7]

hi everyone,
i'm new to this and i don't really have a clue what i am doing.i've got a pc windows xp wich is connected to the internet via virgin broadband,my 2 children want to use their laptop and pc aswell.the laptop is windows vista and the pc is second hand running on windows 2000 but i dont have a network card in it.do i need to buy one?i really want to everything to be wireless.as im told this is best.please can someone help me,..
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[PrntRhd]

Welcome to the PC Guide forums.

I would suggest getting a wireless router, connect your PC with a wired connection (yes I would get a NIC card for your PC, less than US$15). Wireless adds convenience after it is set up properly but makes it more complicated to troubleshoot when it doesn't work.

[don7]

omg its that easy,just like to say thankyou darling,im really thick with computers dont have any knowlege of them wha tso ever.lol.but thanks again appreciate your help.:)

[don7]

my daughters pc is windows 2000 and doesnt have an etherned card init but some one told me if i was going to but a wireless card to put in the tower then i dont need to get a ethernet card.is this right?what would you suggest for the best pls

[don7]

i do have a network card that is out of an old pc wich i kept but put it into the pc and it doesnt work why is this?its a realtek fa311 ethernetcard.none of this makes sence to me so please be patient,thanks and appreciate any help