My inner computer geek needs to brag for a moment. First I should explain our computer set-up quickly (hackers and internet access stealers go elsewhere please!). We have a cable internet connection with a router. Normally the main computer is wired into the router down in the computer closet and Greg uses a wireless adapter (I'll call it "1", you'll understand in a minute) for his work laptop. However since we're still(!) working on the computer closet, I put the computer temporarily on my scrapbook desk and Greg set up the internet connection with another wireless adapter, "2".
All's fine and dandy until Greg left on travel this morning. And took wireless adapter "2" from the main computer. Which is made by Netgear and I was left with "1", an unconnected Linksys wireless adapter. And no driver CD.
So I know enough about computers that I knew I could find the driver online to download. Here's where we get to the fun (and weight lifting) part. To access the internet, I had to carry the computer and parts downstairs to the computer closet where the cable and router still are. (Note to self: next time grab the 17" monitor and not the 21" monitor). I hooked everything back up, crossed my fingers, and voila, internet! At this point I seriously thought about just leaving it like this because we also have a wireless mouse and keyboard, internet surfing from the sofa! hehe But for long term use (ie, this week until Greg returns home Thursday night to put together the closet) I knew I needed the computer upstairs on the desk.
Linksys Support's website is great and there's got to be a woman there somewhere because they include pictures! I had no clue what model adapter I was holding in my hand but I can match an item to a picture (I feel so preschool). I downloaded the driver and this part is a bit dumb on hindsight, I took down the computer and moved it back upstairs again (why do 21" monitors weigh more than my 6 year old?) without testing the wireless adapter. Maybe I was channeling Greg cause he does goofy things like that all the time (love you, sweetie!). I really should have unplugged the router and tried the wireless adapter and driver there where I could easily hooked the router up again in case I had the wrong driver.
Luckily I did download the right driver and after about 10 minutes of unzipping the files and checking and unchecking boxes, I have internet again! Obviously. Course now I've given away my inner geek status so you all are going to demand that I hook up the scanner and post wedding pictures, huh?
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