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USB WiFi dongle device that can emulate a virtual mass storage device for a home video player
Is there a USB WiFi dongle device that can:
Emulate a virtual mass storage device for a home video player
But in fact shows the files from a network-shared folder?
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Use a wireless router as a wireless network adapter?
I was using a Linksys Wireless-G router and a DSL modem for internet access in my house. My desktop was connected via ethernet cable to the router, and all the other clients in the house were ...
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How to compare two network adapters?
I have built-in "Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165" network adapter in my Vostro 15 5000 series Laptop and I bought ALFA AWUS1900 USB adapter. It can operate in 2,4 or 5 GHz, has USB 3.0, comes with ...
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Can I turn my external USB HDD into a wireless HDD?
There's a new league of "wireless HDDs" available out there,
For example:
The Transcend Storejet Cloud and the
Seagate Satellite
My question is: is it possible to make use of a wireless USB adapter ...
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Wi-fi turns off when USB device is plugged in
I am having the problem that most times that I plug in a USB device, my wi-fi in the Asus Zenbook UX31E will turn off (not disconnect, but turn off with the red x over the wireless icon in the task ...
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Why would my mouse pointer be jerky when it can't get a signal from my router?
I've got a fairly new PC but when moving the mouse across the screen, the pointer jerks as if the PC is freezing momentarily every second or so. Strangely, this only seems to happen if the signal from ...
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Can I use my wireless keyboard receiver to connect to Internet via my Wi-Fi router?
I have a desktop computer with Windows 7 and I recently purchased a Logitech wireless keyboard that has an "Unifying" transceiver. Can I use it to get Internet on my desktop by connecting to my home ...
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A way to do wireless USB
As per this picture below,
if I connect one USB device (any USB device) to one computer,
can this same device be recognized as a USB device on another computer, wirelessly?
Really, what I'm trying to ...
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How to replace a USB wireless mouse receiver in this case?
My mouse is quite good, but unfortunately the USB wireless receiver is as big as an adult's little finger (pinky). It breaks easily when the laptop is moved. I want a micro receiver and the company ...
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Does it use less power to connect to a tethered phone using USB or wifi or bluetooth?
If you are tethering to the internet through your mobile and your notebook is low on power you may want that connection to use the least possible power for your notebook. A USB connection will charge ...
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Connect USB hard drive to wireless router on RJ45 port? Possible?
just a quick story behind. I was trying to set up wireless networked hard drive at home. My wireless router doesn't take USB. I am considering few options.
First i was considering to get something ...
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USB WiFi Adapter Disconnects Every Few Minutes
My new Windows 10 desktop does not have a built in WiFi Adapter card, so I have been attempting to use a USB WiFi adapter that worked well for my Raspberry Pi devices.
When I plug in the USB WiFi ...
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Replacement for broken USB transceiver [closed]
I broke the USB transceiver that came with my Microsoft wireless media desktop 1000 mouse/keyboard bundle. Anyone know where I can get a (inexpensive) replacement transceiver, besides Microsoft? They ...
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USB to wireless
I'm currently working on making a wired USB connection wireless. The current setup is as shown here:
4 sensors using serial communication (UART) is attached to a serial-to-USB device which is ...
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Unknown Wireless USB Adapter Drivers Needed
I have found an old USB wireless adapter lying around the house that looks quite old. It would be very useful if I could get this working, however, I can't get any details on the model whatsoever to ...
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