Sony Vaio Desktop needs to go wi-fi

[robcee123]

My Sony Vaio PCV-RS402 has been brilliant over the years and I now want to enable it to connect wirelessly to the internet. I have a wireless router. What compatible cards can be installed into my tower to make this happen?

[Blencogo · Accepted solution]

Hi robcee123 and welcome.

You have a choice.  You should have at least one spare PCI slot - 2 if your model does not have Gigajuke.  You also have USB ports which provide a more simple solution.

Any PCI Wireless Adapter can be fitted (NOT PCI-Express) and you will find lots on Amazon.: -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Link-TL-WN751ND-Mbps-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B0055TNERM/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&i...

I presume you know how to remove the case - I think on your model you need to remove the 3 screws holding the casing to the back panel and then slide the entire cover backwards.

The easier option is to get a USB wireless WiFi Adapter - all you have to do is plug it in!.  On a desktop tower like yours, it is sensible to get one with an extension lead to give better reception (even than the PCI Card).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-N150-Wireless-USB-Adapter/dp/B005011VDO/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1356...

Other choices are available if you search.