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the end 27-06-2008 15:42

What Dongle
 
Hey guys just got hold of my new wireless from Vm but i was hoping they would supply the dongle but they havert :mad: so which is the best to get for my wireless?

By the way its the netgear wireless.

Graham M 27-06-2008 15:42

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For a PC or Laptop?

the end 27-06-2008 17:25

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Oh sorry a laptop.

whydoIneedatech 27-06-2008 17:27

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Quote:

Originally Posted by the end (Post 34585866)
Hey guys just got hold of my new wireless from Vm but i was hoping they would supply the dongle but they havert :mad: so which is the best to get for my wireless?

By the way its the netgear wireless.

You have to buy it from Virgin for £20 as they both have custom firmware.
Customer Services 150 option 2

Its the same price for a PCMIA Card if your laptop is not already wireless.

looselipsuk 27-06-2008 17:31

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I was lucky to be included in the free wireless router trial for my PC and I did not get a USB adaptor.
Bought one off the internet and works fine. Seems only the router has custom firmware.

the end 27-06-2008 17:32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by whydoIneedatech (Post 34585934)
You have to buy it from Virgin for £20 as they both have custom firmware.
Customer Services 150 option 2

Its the same price for a PCMIA Card if your laptop is not already wireless.

What so i cant go to a computer shop and buy any dongle? i have to buy the one from Vm?

MovedGoalPosts 27-06-2008 17:32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by whydoIneedatech (Post 34585934)
You have to buy it from Virgin for £20 as they both have custom firmware.

Surely any wireless adaptor that is of the correct speed type i.e. "g" or above would work :confused:

cimt 27-06-2008 17:50

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Is the laptop not wireless enabled?

the end 27-06-2008 19:52

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As far as i know no its not, This is the 1st time ive had a laptop ive always used pc's Lol

cimt 27-06-2008 20:08

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Is there a switch on the side or front of the laptop?

the end 27-06-2008 20:10

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No there aint

r00t 27-06-2008 20:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob (Post 34585938)
Surely any wireless adaptor that is of the correct speed type i.e. "g" or above would work :confused:

Yes Rob it should work and will work, however, if the VM wireless manger (pants) doesn't detect it VM support will wash their hands of helping with the setup.

If you know how to use windows wireless zero then go with a shop bought one, if not then buy one from VM and you'll be supported all the way.

@the end, check your device manager for wireless card.

the end 27-06-2008 20:22

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Just checked it and no sign of wireless or anything only thing found in the network area was ethernet adapter i think its called, If that helps?

cimt 27-06-2008 20:24

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Check the user manual and read the wireless or internet section. It should mention how to turn it on.

the end 27-06-2008 20:39

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Ive just checked the manual but its the wrong one, i brought the laptop off ebay and the bloke must of stuck one of the other manuals his selling in with the laptop i have Lol


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