How to get a wireless connection onto desktop computer?

Question: My desktop computer upstairs doesn't have internet, and I would like to get wireless. The laptop I'm using right now has wireless, and it's downstairs. I'm not very tech savy, but I heard of this "chip" that you can get to get wireless internet. Where can I buy it, how much does it cost, and is that the only thing nessicary I need to get internet? Connection wise, I would like to either use the laptops wireless connection or use a neighboors, I looked at the connections available on my laptop and theres a ton. Would it work upstairs? I have neighboors permission, they are friendly.

Answer: If you are getting Wireless on your laptop, i assume you already have a wireless router. To get wireless internet on your desktop you need a Wireless Ethernet Adapter or WLAN Card. They come in 2 different styles. PCI Card - which you would need to open up the case and insert the card (probably not your best choice) OR USB Dongle - the easiest way to go, install the CD, plug the dongle into your USB port, and surf away. PCI Card is about $20, USB Dongle about $30-35

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