Wi-Fi card with Bluetooth capability

bradje07
Junior Member

10-16-2017, 04:39 PM

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some help. I just set up a PC for my dad and realized the network card I bought might not fit the case I got. I need to find a better option without breaking the bank. Any recommendations on what to look for or specific cards? Thanks!

bradje07

10-16-2017, 04:39 PM #1

Ale03M
Member

10-18-2017, 04:36 PM

I'll check if your Wi-Fi card comes with a slim bracket (many do). If not, consider purchasing an adapter and a PCIe Express notebook Wi-Fi/BT card for better options. A suitable Bluetooth-enabled Wi-Fi card is available on Amazon.

Ale03M

10-18-2017, 04:36 PM #2

Fire_Shark57
Junior Member

10-23-2017, 07:24 AM

It wasn’t the first thing I noticed, but it was one of the initial checks. The linked item on Amazon UK didn’t appear, so I’ll continue searching.

Fire_Shark57

10-23-2017, 07:24 AM #3

It wasn’t the first thing I noticed, but it was one of the initial checks. The linked item on Amazon UK didn’t appear, so I’ll continue searching.

Eduardo_GameOn
Posting Freak

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10-24-2017, 10:38 PM

Yeah, I see—US probably meant it. Remember to note the location for better results next time. We even checked a UK site and found something similar.

Eduardo_GameOn

10-24-2017, 10:38 PM #4

Yeah, I see—US probably meant it. Remember to note the location for better results next time. We even checked a UK site and found something similar.

Zmondy
Senior Member

405

10-25-2017, 05:04 AM

The term refers to a device that allows your computer to connect to a network, rather than a Wi-Fi card. It essentially acts as an intermediary for communication with the internet or local network.

Zmondy

10-25-2017, 05:04 AM #5

The term refers to a device that allows your computer to connect to a network, rather than a Wi-Fi card. It essentially acts as an intermediary for communication with the internet or local network.

Jenuax
Member

174

11-10-2017, 01:59 PM

The adapter is the section where you insert a notebook Wi-Fi card. (Because many PCs lack the correct port) You might have misphrased it sometimes; don’t worry, you’ll still need to purchase and install a real card. Those cards are common in most notebooks, making them readily accessible. (PC Wi-Fi cards or at least decent ones that aren’t too hard to find).