I have a hp laptop (ze4906ea) and have been told its wireless compatible. I have just switched to bt broadband and have taken up their offer for a wireless router for £25, is this all i will need to get wireless internet to work on my computer? please help me im useless with computers!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-10 07:46:40 · 16 answers · asked by piglet 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Your laptop needs to have a wireless (NIC) 'network interface card' installed. Simple as that.
2006-06-10 07:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by -:¦:-SKY-:¦:- 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes all you need is a wireless router which can be purchased at radio shack they are simple to install or if you know that someone in your immediate area has wireless service you can just buy a wireless bug and put it on your laptop your best info will come from radio shack stay away from walmarts
2006-06-10 14:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by bridgettemarie123@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by Compatable, they mean it has built in WiFi, then yes. But I will bet you will need a wireless card if it has no wifi. These cards run about 20.00, so not big deal. The plug into the pcimi slot.
2006-06-10 14:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have DirecTV/Hughes satellite service you need a land line/cable connection with a wireless router. Either way, it's the router that counts.
2006-06-10 14:50:34 · answer #4 · answered by DS2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes thats all you will need..test your computer easily go to somewhere like starbucks that offer free internet access....havent you forgotten something?????go back and collect your laptop.....ok now switch the laptop on when you are at the appropriate site and switch on your wifi..it will detect networks within range of your comp..if that works then theres no reason that youll have problems with wifi at home..ok you can go home now....switch off your ;laptop........PAY THE BILL!!!!
2006-06-10 14:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know how things work in UK but I had to get a router and a modem. I found both in one unit and that was all I needed. and a USB flash comes in handy, but is not neccessary.
2006-06-10 14:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by absynthian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's too much involved to cover everything in a post but do some good searches when you run into problems and use this as a starting point.
http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wirelessproducts/a/howtobuildwlan_4.htm
2006-06-10 14:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by StingRay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes with Verizon wireless
2006-06-10 14:49:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that should be all you need. They should give you a CD and installation instructions. Fairly easy to follow, step by step directions.
2006-06-10 14:49:11 · answer #9 · answered by GuitarDude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that should work. get someone to set it up for you if you don't know the proper course of action.
2006-06-10 14:50:12 · answer #10 · answered by jivesucka 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋