2006-09-17 05:08:40 · 10 answers · asked by mary b 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
The wireless Internet "signal" is sent from wireless Internet transmitters or relay stations to your roof-top receiver (CPE). From there, the signal travels through a CAT5e network cable to your router. Unlike dialup Internet access, you wireless Internet connection is "always on" and does not require you to login to the network each time like dialup Internet.There needs to be line-of-sight from the CPE and a transmitter. The signal does not travel through trees, buildings, hills, etc. The view between the CPE and transmitter must be free and clear of any obstructions.
No telephone line required ;) good luck
2006-09-17 05:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by ★HigHTƹcH★ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are effectively two parts to this question. Two types of wireless connectivity are available. 1. You can have a cable/dsl connection to your house and then hook up a wireless Router to this so that you don't have to run cables around your house. In this system the Telco company can advise whether cable/dsl is available to your property; there are limitations with respect to distance from the nearest Telco switch. 2. Alternatively you can buy a special modem and hook up to a wireless broadband connection although this service does have more severe restrictions on availability. The link below displays wireless coverage and has numerous links to companies which provide these services in the Illinois area. I'm in Australia so I'm not sure what you'll pay for one of these modems but I'm guessing around US$100. Cheers
2016-03-27 05:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to "get wireless on a laptop" you need two pieces of hardware. 1) a router and 2) a wireless card adapter for your laptop. in the source field i will put a link for a router.
if your laptop doesn't have built in wireless than it is probably a really old laptop (5 years old) and you should probably update the whole computer. But if you still want to put on wireless here is a link for a usb wireless adapter and a pcmcia adapter. the usb adapter fits into a usb port while the pcmcia adapter fits in the long thin slot on the side of you laptop. the pcmcia card is probably better (better reception more power) but both will do the job.
2006-09-17 05:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by franky2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of laptop u got?
To get wireless u need to have a wireless base on your home,
like I have Linksys.
You also need a broadband connection.
And your laptop does need a wireless card, which if it is a new computer it probably has
2006-09-17 05:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You buy a wireless Internet router and attach it to your DSL box. Ta da!!! If your computer is new enough it should work automatically.
2006-09-17 05:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by trueblue88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
need a wireless router or hotspot and you need a wireless device to receive the signal, Go to howstuffworks.com
2006-09-17 05:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by jeffmanjohn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most simple answers is........go to a electronics store such as Best Buy, and ask them about wirless internet for your laptop. Trust me, they will know...its their job!!!
2006-09-17 05:16:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your machine has a wireless cart in it it will search for a router and tap into it.
2006-09-17 05:10:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is faster than modem it doesn't need wires and if you don' have it on the computer you can buy it and install in the laptop
2006-09-17 05:11:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must buy it first from a store, then install it.
2006-09-17 05:09:52 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋