If not, how do you do it?I have only got a laptop snd want to make use of the wireless service I have.
2006-09-01 14:34:37 · 10 answers · asked by lavito 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Yes. But use the Wireless Security feature. That is vital for your privacy.
2006-09-01 14:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have wireless at home then you will have a wireless router, You dont need your desktop computer switched on to use your laptop over your wireless network because the desktop does not act as a server all communications go to the router.
also make sure you have wep/wpa encryption enabled so your neighbours cant access you wireless network.
2006-09-01 21:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by djshades2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An interface card for your laptop should support a Wireless internet access. As long as the systems are all able to connect already, you should be able to get a signal card from your ISP to access the internet with your wireless service. Your ISP can give you more information.
2006-09-01 21:37:56 · answer #3 · answered by tmbrauns 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't need to be connected permanently.
You are automatically connected to wireless router when you start up your laptop or PC. For internet , you may need to sign in your username and password if you use ADSL modem via phone line, or don't need to sign in if you use cable modem that is always on. It depends on your internet service provider.
Hardware you need : ADSL or cable modem , wireless router, PCMCIA card or USB adapter if your laptop doesn't have built in wireless support.
2006-09-01 22:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by kklo245 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By permanent it you meant ... having a wired machine your own? No
But recommended to borrow a wired network computer for this, since configuring it (via a browser so no installation needed) may break the wireless setting resulting a chicken-and-egg prooblem where your wireless can't go network to reconfigure it.
2006-09-01 22:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, I got wi-fi-max fixed from nextel...is this what U mean...I just have the wireless modem on the south window of the house...then I got two desktop..downstairs...and 2 laptop upstairs... so the whole family can work at the same time...
2006-09-01 21:40:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your laptop is wireless enabled then you dont have to have the wireless router plugged directly into your laptop...if your laptop isnt wireless enabled then you can buy a USB Wireless Adaptor to plug into your laptop
2006-09-01 21:38:11 · answer #7 · answered by panda64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to connect the cable to the router and that router has to be connect to the main computer. so no the main computer doesnt have to be on, but you do need two computer.
2006-09-01 21:37:34 · answer #8 · answered by WhAtEvEr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not permanintly but it would only work if its connected, just download the software and your laptop should be able to pick up the signal
2006-09-01 21:37:06 · answer #9 · answered by hey! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Have you set it up? Do you have a router?
2006-09-01 21:36:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋