Xircom Credit Card Ethernet Adapter 11PS

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I have a Presario M2202. Wi-fi is not enabled. I found this Xircom Credit Card Ethernet Adapter 11PS and one of my friend told me that the card can be used to connect to wi - fi networks. I wanted to know

1. for what is this card used
2. can this be used to connect to wi- fi networks. if yes how

Thank you
 
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itsadi said:
I have a Presario M2202. Wi-fi is not enabled. I found this Xircom Credit Card Ethernet Adapter 11PS and one of my friend told me that the card can be used to connect to wi - fi networks. I wanted to know

1. for what is this card used
It is for LAN connectivity, for example plugging in a device such as a DSL modem.

2. can this be used to connect to wi- fi networks.
No, you would need a wireless network adaptor, here is a nice link to an easy "how to" set up wifi". http://mobileoffice.about.com/od/findingusinghotspots/l/blwificonnectio.htm