so braodband is "always on"?
but i only have a laptop, i am moving into a flat that is getting telewest broadband when i am in the UK next month. What device do i need to get to have wireless connection? Or will my dell9300 just pick up the signal ?
2006-08-14 10:03:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Im not sure if there is going to be a wireless rourter. is that an optional extra or will that come as standard?
thanks!
2006-08-14 10:30:14 · update #1
he'll just pick it up from the router in the house. woohoo - happy surfing.
2006-08-14 10:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by borris10101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is already a broadband service, then it's obvious that there is an Cable/Broadband router installed by the broadband company. Additionally you'll need to install a wireless router on your own and set up the wireless network. Once that is done, you need to test your laptop if it can pick up the signal. If it does not then there's some problem with the wireless network or your laptop needs a external wireless card. You can go to www.netgear.com or www.linksys.com for more information on wireless cards or visit microsoft.com to get more information on setting up a wireless conncetion at home.
2006-08-22 08:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by callcybercop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. If your laptop has a built-in wireless adapter, and it should be able to pick up any wireless signal within range.
2. Broadband access can be provided via 2 methods - wired or wireless (or both). Assuming that your flat has the necessary wireless equipment installed for all tenants, your laptop should be able to pick up the wireless signal. If not, you may need to get a wireless router.
3. Even if you get a wireless signal, it may not be free. That is, you may need to subscribe to the service and sign on to your account before you get internet access. Think of it as having a telephone set. If you do not subscribe to a telephone service, you won't be able to make calls even if you plug it into the wall socket.
On the other hand, I understand some property developments may package free internet access to attract tenants. If that's the case, brilliant! But because it would be a shared network, be sure to install firewall software on your laptop to protect yourself against attacks.
2006-08-20 15:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Drift 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a laptop should be fitted with a wireless device but you should have a disk to run on your cd in the laptop for connection,if not about £30 will buy you a usb wireless connector.
if you need any more advice just ask
mike
2006-08-14 10:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by listener06y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to make sure that your computer has a wireless card installed, and that the flat has a wireless router installed. If both of those are present, you are all set to go online!
2006-08-14 10:09:35 · answer #5 · answered by poppet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you laptop has a wireless card installed it will just pick up the signal
2006-08-14 10:13:26 · answer #6 · answered by andrea v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mkae sure you get a wireless router from telewest.And make sure oyu have wireless connectivity on your laptop. Check under system control panel.
2006-08-19 10:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kalahari_Surfer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a wireless router. Your ISP are likely to send you one for free if you ask them nicely.
2006-08-21 01:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by Jimbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ensure you have wireless card and router card installed, then you ready to rumble
2006-08-16 02:18:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll be fine it is going to pick up the signal dont worry
2006-08-20 22:07:00 · answer #10 · answered by Nestor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋