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MovedGoalPosts · 31-10-2005, 23:53

You would need to check the minimum specifications for the particular wireless router card you intend to fit to your PC. If it's a USB card, USB didn't really come into windows proper until Win 98se. A standard network card, connecting to a wireless adaptor, might just be capable, but again check manufacturer's specific needs.

I'll be surprised if Win 95 is up to the job. Chances are for the necessary security protocols you need with wireless networks, or indeed any networking, win 98 or greater is needed. Additionally, it's likely that the software drivers needed just do not run under Win 95.

Additionally there will be minimum specs for the computer itself. Check this against at least the Telewest site. A PC running win 95, suggestsit is very old,and thus possibly too underpowered to realistically run broadband.

31-10-2005, 23:53	#6
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Win95 okay for wireless? You would need to check the minimum specifications for the particular wireless router card you intend to fit to your PC. If it's a USB card, USB didn't really come into windows proper until Win 98se. A standard network card, connecting to a wireless adaptor, might just be capable, but again check manufacturer's specific needs. I'll be surprised if Win 95 is up to the job. Chances are for the necessary security protocols you need with wireless networks, or indeed any networking, win 98 or greater is needed. Additionally, it's likely that the software drivers needed just do not run under Win 95. Additionally there will be minimum specs for the computer itself. Check this against at least the Telewest site. A PC running win 95, suggestsit is very old,and thus possibly too underpowered to realistically run broadband.