To connect your portable or desktop PC to your wireless network, the PC must have a wireless network adapter. Most laptops and tablets—and some desktop PCs—come with a wireless network adapter already installed.

Is wireless adapter necessary?

Usually, you need a wireless adapter connected to your computer if: you don't have a built-in WiFi adapter on your computer / laptop. you have a built-in WiFi adapter, but you need to connect to multiple WiFi networks. you need to connect to the Internet from your computer using cellular data.

Can you connect to WiFi without network adapter?

You can use a Wi-Fi adapter, of course, but you can also connect a desktop to Wi-Fi without an adapter. The easiest way to do it is using your smartphone's built-in USB Tethering. ... On Android, navigate to Network and Internet > Hotspot & Tethering and toggle on Tethering.