How does it work? What do I need to install it on my home computer?
2006-10-05 05:48:00 · 8 answers · asked by digger420 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
a wireless networ is basically the linking of two or more computers without using wires.
for that, you need a wireless router and you may also need an adapter for your laptop...if it doesn't have one built-in
2006-10-05 05:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by Chris™ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Internet is not 'wireless': internet is a lot of computers (servers) connected. The way of connecting them is usually a cable, but they can also use radio waves (just like radio or TV) to connect.
What you may see as "wireless internet" is just a wireless connection (similar as a wireless phone) between computers and what we call an ACCESS POINT. The access point is connected with the rest of the net using, mostly, phone cables or optic fiber.
2006-10-05 12:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by jasev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wireless internet is connecting to the internet without wires keeping your computer tethered or on a leash.
Go talk to someone at a reputable computer store (Best Buy or something like it) and they will walk you thru the steps and sell you what you need for that.
But, do you NEED a wireless connection? One of the drawbacks is that the connection speed is far less than a wired connection. If you don't NEED a wireless, stick with the wired one.
2006-10-05 12:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by Ken G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wireless internet is a communication media, but with wireless(No cables). u wil get a wireless modem, through which it is possible. u have to install certain softwares and drivers to install that, which wil come with wireless modem
Its difficult to explain in plain english, still i have gave a try
2006-10-05 12:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by harsha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a wireless router that will hook into the router you already have for high speed or dsl Internet and then you must have a laptop or pocket PC, that have a wireless network card built into them.
2006-10-05 12:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is a link that explains what wireless means. It basicly means you don't need that blue cable going from your computer to the modem. It works the same was a cell phone or cordless phone works.
http://www.ccr.net/internet-services/high-speed-internet/wireless/wireless.htm
2006-10-05 12:57:59 · answer #6 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to have the harware for supporting wireless internet. I am not sure what is required on a desktop, but on my laptop, I have the intel centrino wireless card.
wireless internet works more like FM radio, you dont need to connect any cables etc, to your computer
2006-10-05 12:52:19 · answer #7 · answered by vani3624 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a wireless adapter.... and the drivers for the adapter.
It works just like a wireless phone (i think)... it connected to a router which contains the internet information... and you connect to it.
2006-10-05 12:50:17 · answer #8 · answered by danielrosborne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋