Seeking Other Wireless Options

Well, while my AirPort Extreme card has vanished without a trace.... gone... on unscheduled holiday. I am attempting to discover other options of Wireless Connection. I have been told that there is an external connection device that looks much like a flash drive-- that connects to a USB port that gives access to wireless connections from anywhere. I think Best Buy sells them for Microsoft users. Has anyone seen something like this for Mac users? Afterall, how cool would this be !

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Well, while my AirPort Extreme card has vanished without a trace
You might check the Airport card seating
have been told that there is an external connection device that looks much like a flash drive-- that connects to a USB port that gives access to wireless connections from anywhere.
Like this or this.

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