The present invention relates to a arrangement and method for providing wireless communication between GPIB devices and a host computer. An GPIB adapter (100) according to the present invention provides wireless communication between a GPIB device (200) and a computer (120), the adapter comprises a command handle (140)r adapted for communication with a wireless communication module (130). The adapter further comprises a GPIB control unit (150) and the command handler is adapted for executing GPIB function calls directed to a GPIB device through the GPIB control unit (150). The command handler comprises a GPIB driver (344) which is adapted for communication with the GPIB control unit (150). The arrangement makes it possible for the adapter to provide complete GPIB functionality.