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Old 27-06-2008, 15:42   #1
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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 so which is the best to get for my wireless?

By the way its the netgear wireless.
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For a PC or Laptop?
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Old 27-06-2008, 17:25   #3
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Oh sorry a laptop.
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Hey guys just got hold of my new wireless from Vm but i was hoping they would supply the dongle but they havert 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.
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Its the same price for a PCMIA Card if your laptop is not already wireless.
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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.
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Old 27-06-2008, 17:32   #6
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You have to buy it from Virgin for £20 as they both have custom firmware.
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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?
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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
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Is the laptop not wireless enabled?
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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
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Is there a switch on the side or front of the laptop?
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Surely any wireless adaptor that is of the correct speed type i.e. "g" or above would work
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.
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Re: What Dongle
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?
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Check the user manual and read the wireless or internet section. It should mention how to turn it on.
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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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