what is a router for?
what is a card for?
do i have to got to the special spots to get service?
how does it work?
2006-08-21 16:53:24 · 5 answers · asked by chuckie3amor@sbcglobal.net 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Take a look at the specs for your laptop, if you see something regarding NIC or 10/100, then you have a NIC or wireless card already installed. If not, you will have to get a wireless card as well as a wireless router to connect your laptop to the internet. You will also need an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
2006-08-21 17:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by chrisnterri520 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got internet on my laptop I had to get the router and a wireless card. Some laptops all ready have the wireless capabilities without having to buy the card. The router sends out your signal (I think.). The wireless card picks up the signal to use for your internet. Ask the person you're getting your laptop from for help with the internet access. Usually they'll tell you what you'll need and answer any questions you have about it. But it was really easy for me to set up and I was able to start using it right away. I hope that helps!
2006-08-22 00:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by Lilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it a new laptop? most new laptops (like 98-100%) come with their own network card. You need a modem for the internet to work, your ISP (internet service provider) will supply you with that, eg. sympatico, rogers internet. from their you can choose wireless network (i.e. you will need to buy a router) which is a WLAN, or you can choose a wired network. Where you need that internet wire to hook up to the computer, wireless is less messy (d'oh).
2006-08-22 00:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by G1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a router distributed the internet to more than one computer..and can also make it wireless...a card is what lets you recive the internet to your computer..anywhere were there is wireless internet...but you also may require a a wirless card on your laptop...dsl line goes to your modem that came with your internet service provider...then modem to router, router to computer
2006-08-22 00:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Pimp C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im told that all laptops com with wireless capabillity
u can get online on anny open network
if u want ur own internet u can get a router 4 ur wireles or u can get a modom 4 cable or phone
i recomend cable
2006-08-22 00:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by fragle2c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋