I asked my LAN/ISP/CABLE provider about connecting a second desktop computer to my existing cable. I was TOLD I would need a router, which they would gladly supply for $85.00. Ok. Now they tell me I will also need a wireless card, which again, they will gladly supply for $125.00.

  My tech knowledge is very limited, but when I think of needing a "WIRELESS" card to connect a cable WIRE to my computer, I get an "ERROR" popup in my brain!

  On top of all that, I don't even KNOW how to find out if my new computer already has a wireless card. I am posting info from *EVEREST program in hopes someone can look at it and tell if I do or don't have a wireless card.

* A much appreciated gift from "FED" in the "Drivers" forum.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Joe -

EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]------------------------------------------------------------

    Version                                           EVEREST v2.20.405
    Homepage                                          http://www.lavalys.com/
    Report Type                                       Report Wizard
    Computer                                          SCREAMINGJOE (Scream Machine)
    Generator                                         Owner
    Operating System                                  Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
    Date                                              2006-10-28
    Time                                              14:04


--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Computer:
      Operating System                                  Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
      OS Service Pack                                   Service Pack 2
      DirectX                                           4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
      Computer Name                                     SCREAMINGJOE (Scream Machine)
      User Name                                         Owner

    Motherboard:
      CPU Type                                          Intel CELERON D, 3200 MHz (24 x 133)
      Motherboard Name                                  Unknown
      Motherboard Chipset                               ATI Radeon Xpress 200
      System Memory                                     381 MB  (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
      BIOS Type                                         Intel (07/07/06)
      Communication Port                                Communications Port (COM1)
      Communication Port                                Printer Port (LPT1)

    Display:
      Video Adapter                                     ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series  (128 MB)
      Video Adapter                                     ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series  (128 MB)
      3D Accelerator                                    ATI Radeon Xpress 200 (RC410)
      Monitor                                           ViewSonic A90  [19" CRT]  (NP93000089)

    Multimedia:
      Audio Adapter                                     ATI SB450 - High Definition Audio Controller

    Storage:
      IDE Controller                                    Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
      IDE Controller                                    Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
      IDE Controller                                    Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
      Disk Drive                                        Generic USB SD Reader USB Device
      Disk Drive                                        Generic USB CF Reader USB Device
      Disk Drive                                        Generic USB SM Reader USB Device
      Disk Drive                                        Generic USB MS Reader USB Device
      Disk Drive                                        HDS728080PLAT20  (80 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/133)
      Optical Drive                                     TSSTcorp CDW/DVD TS-H492C  (DVD:16x, CD:52x/32x/52x DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
      SMART Hard Disks Status                           OK

    Partitions:
      C: (NTFS)                                         73994 MB (67266 MB free)
      D: (FAT32)                                        4525 MB (2774 MB free)
      Total Size                                        76.7 GB (68.4 GB free)

    Input:
      Keyboard                                          Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
      Mouse                                             PS/2 Compatible Mouse

    Network:
      Network Adapter                                   Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC  (209.168.158.145)
      Modem                                             PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP

    Peripherals:
      Printer                                           Lexmark X1100 Series
      Printer                                           Microsoft Office DOCUMENT Image Writer
      USB1 Controller                                   ATI SB450 - USB Controller
      USB1 Controller                                   ATI SB450 - USB Controller
      USB2 Controller                                   ATI SB450 - USB 2.0 Controller
      USB Device                                        Generic USB Hub
      USB Device                                        Lexmark X1100 Series
      USB Device                                        Multimedia Card Reader
      USBYou can get a reliable wireless router for between 40 and 50 bucks...
The machine you listed does not have a wireless card but you can plug directly into the router.
Then if you wanted to add a second machine that machine would need a wireless PCI card again around 50 bucks and you would be good to go.

Network info

Courtesy of Rob one of our resident guru's...