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My pc spec is amd 1gb
512mb
80gb
dvd rom
cd rewriter

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Thread starts with a bare parts list from and a few helpful prompts from , and . The key to "will it work on Wi‑Fi" is not CPU/RAM alone but four things: the installed operating system and driver availability, whether a wireless adapter already exists, what expansion/port options the machine offers, and the wireless mode/security your router uses. Below are concrete checks and next steps to confirm compatibility and avoid buying the wrong adapter.

How to identify what the PC already has

  • Get the exact OS/build: run winver or open System Information (msinfo32) so you can match drivers precisely.
  • Open Device Manager (devmgmt.msc or My Computer > Properties > Hardware) and expand Network adapters. Look for entries containing "Wireless", "802.11", "WLAN", vendor names (Atheros/Broadcom/Intel/Realtek) or an "Unknown device".
  • If you see an unknown network device, view its Properties → Details → Hardware Ids (strings like PCI\VEN_xxxx&DEV_yyyy) and search those IDs to identify the chipset and drivers.
  • Physically inspect the machine: laptops may have PCMCIA/ExpressCard slots or internal antennas; desktops need a free PCI/PCIe slot or a USB port for an external adapter.

Choosing an adapter and troubleshooting

  • Match the adapter form factor to the available slot (USB, PCI, PCIe, PCMCIA). Prefer models whose manufacturer lists explicit drivers for your OS and the security modes your router uses.
  • If driver support is unclear, search the vendor's download/archive pages for the exact model or chipset. Many compatibility problems come from missing drivers or mismatched security (see Wi‑Fi and WPA pages for protocol details).
  • Basic fixes: install/update motherboard/chipset drivers first, then install the wireless driver from the vendor, and test with a temporary open or mixed-mode WLAN if needed to isolate security/driver issues.

References for standards and security:

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Member Avatar for sparkax

Yes, it is.

Member Avatar for hughv

It's probably compatible-what OS?
Desktop or laptop? Do you have a wifi card?
Throw in the make and model while you're at it.

Member Avatar for webdev08

Most probably it is compatible if your OS is at least winxp. But if it is Windows Me, it might have some conflicts.

Member Avatar for clientdixon

Just buy and you can see the different.

Member Avatar for Jupiter 2

As long as you have usb 2.0 drivers, it will work.

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