What Are Wireless Network Adapters?

| Gear | A wireless network adapter allows a computing device to join a wireless LAN. Wireless network adapters contain a built-in radio transmitter and receiver. Each adapter supports one or more of the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Wi-Fi standards. Wireless network adapters also exist in several different form factors including PCI, PCMCIA and USB.