Wireless Internet, How does it work?

Question

I have a wireless notebook and have not needed to set anything up. When I first brought it home and turned it on I was automatically connected to the internet. Whats up with that?

Also the connectoin unsecured.

sorry, CONNECTION

Answer 1

IT worked out that way because someone within range of your WIFI adaptor has an unsecured connection. This mean that anyone within that range can pick up and use this as an outbound connection.
On the other hand had they had the forethought to secure thier network you would still see it, but you would be prompted for a password in order to actually use it and get internet access. Lucky you

Answer 2

UDATAnet has antennas located in Wyandot county that are directly connected to
our main line out to the internet. These antennas operates on a 2.4 Ghz frequency
(Microwave) which allows UDATAnet to broadcast an internet link up to 10 miles
from each antenna. Each customer must have an antenna, radio and a computer in
order to receive/transmit back to UDATAnet. This connection is live 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. There is no time limit on usage. When your computer is
turned on, you are on the internet. There is no telephone line involved and the
weather does not effect your connection

http://wireless.udata.com/howwork.htm

Answer 3

Your notebook has a wireless card in it. It automatically searches for a signal when you turn your computer on. You are picking a signal from some one near you that has a router. As long as you remain in range of that router you will be able to access the interenet unless they make their network secure. In that case, if no other wireless is available you will need to set up your own router. Please note that if more than one person is using the signal you are picking up, your internet will be slow.

Answer 4

in case you imagine it truly is the prompt ingredient of the relationship, attempt plugging your pc on to the modem out of your internet service. If that provides you internet on your pc then it truly is something which includes your prompt connection. have you ever had different prompt connections earlier, utilising an analogous internet service, modem and router. make sure your settings are an analogous then. nevertheless more beneficial topics, attempt taking pc to Starbucks or different WiFi spot and see in case you could connect there. it really is imprecise, sorry, yet when it nevertheless would not artwork call the internet service back and they ought to stroll you by ability of it. If all else fails, contact someone who can come for your position for a small fee and get you all fastened up.

Answer 5

Yeah assuming you are running windows XP the wireless zero configuration service is probably allowing you to connect to an unsecured wireless connection (like there's a secure one?) of someone in your general area... it runs via waves running at 2.4GHz .. the same freq. as most other appliances, being an unrestricted band and all.

Answer 6

You need to connect to an "access point". If you have internet access in your house, you can buy an access point called a wireless router. Your computer will automatically search for access points in range. You must be using your neighbors or something.

Answer 7

A router searches for an internet signal--you are probably getting connecteed off of a neighbors signal

Answer 8

It means someone near you has a wireless router that they haven't added a password to connect to.

Answer 9

It means you are connected to someone elses router. If it is un secure there is a possibility that they can acess ur files.

Answer 10

You are very lucky. You must have a free internet hotspot to which you are connecting.