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| don't know how to connect wireless laptop to net! I have just bought a new laptop which is wireless but I have no idea how to get it connected to the internet. I have the internet on the computer already in my house. With the laptop, there was a small phone adapter (I don't know if this is the wireless adapter as it does not say). I just don't know what to plug in and where! On the small icons at the bottom right of the laptop, it says that network cables have been unplugged. I don't know if this has anything to do with the adaptor I have here. Any help would be greatly appreciated! |
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| Re: don't know how to connect wireless laptop to net! Hi qinteriors, welcome to our site :) We'll need more specific information in order to help you most quickly; can you please tell us: * The brand and model of the laptop. * What type of Internet service you already have in the house (cable, DSL, or dial-up). * If you have cable or DSL, does your current computer connect directly to the cable/DSL modem? If so, what is the exact make/model # of the modem. * If you know that your current setup includes a broadband router or a switch, please give us the make/model of that device as well. |
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| Re: don't know how to connect wireless laptop to net! Hi DMR, Thanks for taking the time to help me. Here is the information you asked for which may help: Laptop: Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo 1650 AMD 64 Mobile Athlon 3400+ 80gb, 3.4ghz, 512mb ram, WiFi enabled, 10/100 LA card, modem, integrated wireless LA 802.11g, windows XP home, dial up modem. The internet I have on current home computer: Modem Voyager 105 USB ADSL modem. I do not have a router and I do not know about a switch. I hope this information may be of some help! Emma Qinteriors@aol.com Quote:
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| Re: don't know how to connect wireless laptop to net! The Good News: Your computer has built-in wireless circuitry, so getting that configured shouldn't be difficult. Quote:
Unfortunately, that modem only allows you to connect one computer to it at a time, and it only has a USB connection for that computer (it has no connection for an Ethernet network cable, and no wireless capability). Ideally, you want to get (possibly from your ISP?) a modem with a built-in wireless router; this will obviate the need to purchase a separate wireless broadband router. A broadband router will be necessary with your current DSL modem, as the modem alone only allows for one computer connection. You'll also need topurchase a USB-to-Ethernet adapter for your modem, which will allow you to add a wireless router without too much hassle. Such a setup would give you the capability of connecting multiple computers both by Ethernet wiring and via wireless. |
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| Re: don't know how to connect wireless laptop to net! hi DMR Thank you very much for your help and your solution! I will go ahead with getting hold of these items. Your help is greatly appreciated! Emma Quote:
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| Re: don't know how to connect wireless laptop to net! You're welcome :) Feel free to ask if you have any questions along the way.... |
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