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A wireless internet adapter is a device, generally a USB one, that makes it possible for your computer to be connected to Wi-Fi networks. It essentially enables a device which does not have a built-in wireless option, such as desktop computers, to be connected to a wireless network.
Wireless internet adapters work by converting the data from a computer to radio signals and then transmitting this signal via a convenient connection beyond an antenna to a router, which can then transmit the pieces over the internet.
Yes, you can. Nonetheless, it must be a USB device. Professional PCs and some modern computers, as well as many tablets, will have them, but it is vital to check before you purchase an adapter to ensure your device has a USB port.
While both serve the same purpose of connecting a device to a wireless network, they are not the same. A wireless internet adapter is an external device that connects via a USB port, whereas a Wi-Fi card is an internal component installed directly into the computer.