let me get this straight:if i use a usb wirelss adapter for a desktop pc, then i do not need a pci wirless card. right?

If you are talking about something like a wireless mouse and keyboard that has a USB receiver that interfaces the two to the computer...then yes.

a wireless connection with a router

A week later they reply.

How about giving us the whole low down on this, what equipment exactly are we talking about here?

If you have a wireless usb then you don't need a wireless card there just the same thing. With your wireless usb you should get software and drivers so you can connect to your network

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