Wireless Interface for a Laptop

[LesD]

My son has a Sony Vaio Laptop that he has had for four years plus.
As it came it had an ethernet LAN port but no wirless option.
Can you get a USB plug-in or PCIMA card that would make his Laptop connect c/o a wireless enable router?

I have found this and wondered if it would be compatible with his Sony Vaio. I know model numbers etc would help further so I will get back to him on this aspect.

In the mean time, however, any help or advice would be appreciated.

[vitriol]

We have some Belkin Wireless PCMCIA cards at work for use with older laptops and they work pretty well.  I would think that almost any of these cards will be compatible with the VAIO models.

If you're son is running Vista though be sure to buy a brand / model that is certified Vista compatible.

edit * Just re read your post and realised it's 4 years old so likely to be XP yes?

[kinmel]

I have got a Peak 802.11g PCIMA card in my spares box that I am sure will work.

If you want to try it, PM me.

[LesD]

Thanks for the advice Guys and your offer Alan but with the exuberance of youth once pointed in the right direction I believe an eBay purchase is in the process of being made probably right now!

[Sebby]

I'm probably too late, but yes, provided the laptop has a PCMCIA slot (it will) then you can get a card. You can also get USB wireless adaptors.