"wireless adapter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wireless adapters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wireless adapter (plural wireless adapters)
  1. (computing) Any of several devices that allow connectivity from a PC or PDA to a wireless network.

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