I have just started using an older Sony Vaio notebook, model PCG-GR270P and would like to know if it has the capability to access the Internet via wireless communication. If not, what is needed to make it wireless?
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That model did not come with a wireless adapter as far as I can tell from the spec sheets I reviewed.
That means you have two options; a usb wireless adapter like this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166022
or a cardbus adapter like this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124348
I have had far greater luck with the cardbus adapters in my time. Every usb adapter I have every used crapped out within 6 months, whereas I have never had a cardbus adapter die.
Now, to be fair, the only usb adapters I have ever used were cheapo units that I bought in a pinch, but they have all died due to poor heat dissipation -
Thanks for your response. I just ordered a refurbished Wireless Adapter card from Linksys for $20. Their technical support said it should work in my Sony Vaio notebook.
Thanks again for the advice.
Sony Vaio Model Pcg-gr270-p Wireless
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by SUP13, Oct 29, 2009.