Is there a slot on a hp pavilion where i can place a belkin wireless card? because my labtop is not picking up a signal

check the drivers?
check to see if your "wireless zero config" is started? Goto Start/Run type in box "services.msc" scroll down to the bottom to where it says "Wireless Zero Configuration" make sure its Started, if not double click on it and click "start". Close when done.....

check for new wireless connections.

-mk3ride

It might not work Because your laptop should XP service pack 2 Or above
You can try upgrading your operating system before throwing your router out of the door

No, you need a wireless lan in your computer to pick up the wireless
signal. Its a piece of hardware.

You need to see what expansion slots you have so you can get a wireless card.

Most laptops come with a wireless card and a modem for phone line
and RJ45 port for Ethernet, cable.

Hi there,

Open your computer. Near the bottom of your motherboard you will find two available PCI slots:

You can insert your Internal Wireless Card in to either of these two slots. This is what an Internal Wireless Card looks like:

These cards are available at Amazon.com or at Ebay.com

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The black and white wire are the leads for the built in wireless card for internet and networking. Below is the manual for that particular laptop. The wireless card is accessed from a small panel on the bottom of the case. Usually held in place by two retaining screws. Lift off this cover, if you see a single card or slot with one bright retaining clip on either side, that is the wireless card(or slot if empty). The wires attach to the two small round sockets on the card. It is called a mini-pci card. Your manual is below, make sure to save a copy for yourself for future reference.....

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01383095.pdf

You can get this adapter from Linksys its WMP54G so you can make the computer wireless, but you can also check some adapter from Ntegear , Belkin and Dlink...

down load from this link http://web.belkin.com/support/download/download.asp?query=F5D7000&lang=1&mode=&cid=17

Hi there.
You hit the nail right on the head!! desktops don't come wireless enabled so you will need a wireless card installed into it.
I recommend a wireless PCI card as a Dongle are not that good and can be easily broken.

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u need to call that toll free # for belkin and let them configure your laptop using the belkin card