I have a lap top and I have DSL but the only way I know how to connect to the internet is by using the modem while it is connected in the USB port. I really would like to have no wires so I can take my computer anywhere and not worry about being connected to the modem. I have a wireless router but like I said I have no idea how I can connect to the internet withoout using the modem on the USB port.
2006-09-22 11:28:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
my modem only works if you plug it into the USB slot
2006-09-22 11:38:12 · update #1
get a wireless card....verizon wireless provides them so you can get online anywhere with your laptop as long as it has battery power
2006-09-22 11:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by lildevilchild_87 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your modem should be plugged into the Ethernet port of your wireless router and your router should have the DSL cable line coming into it's Ethernet port. The run an Ethernet cable connection for one of the LAN ports of your wireless router to the back of your PC. Now you can use your laptop without cables anywhere within the range of the WiFi capabilities of the router. If you use the laptop outside the range of the routher then you will have to be in some proximity to another WiFi capable internet source which in most large cities are abundant. You can upgrade the Wireless Ethernet card of your laptop to increase its output signal search as well.
2006-09-22 11:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by fun_guy_otown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry. A router desires a modem until it extremely is a modem/router mixture. in case you have a mixture, you will nevertheless prefer your person internet connection simply by fact the ISP could desire to sign in the Mac address from the modem. regrettably, there is not any way around it.
2016-10-17 11:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by wach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to purchase a wireless internet card. It plugs into the laptop, and picks up the signal from a "hotspot" so you can log on.
You can get a wireless card at Radio Shack, a computer store, or other fine retailers in your area.
2006-09-22 11:30:53 · answer #4 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The manual that came with your wireless router should have a section on setup and configuration. You also need a wireless card or port for your laptop.
2006-09-22 11:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by Joe D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to purchase a wireless network card for the laptop. You can get one that plugs into the PCMCIA slot, or one that plugs in via USB.
2006-09-22 11:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by Soy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have you tried a satellite connection, that way you can carry your laptop anywhere like in a park, etc. Check out circuit city, they might have what you are looking for, take care, and have a safe weekend
Jeff
2006-09-22 11:32:54 · answer #7 · answered by raildog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to go to scan on your laptop. if you have a password for your wireless router type the pw in and your set.
2006-09-22 11:30:51 · answer #8 · answered by lil_cham_24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for wireless technology...
2006-09-22 11:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by DingChavez23 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a router.
2006-09-22 11:30:37 · answer #10 · answered by wHaT eVeR 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋