How do I use wireless internet on my new laptop without paying?

Question

I've heard about wireless routers what do they do? I'm kind of new to this kind of stuff?

Answer 1

There are some free hotspots, but it may take some doing.

Here in Illinois, the tollway oases have free hotspots. My local public library has free wi-fi access. McDonald's often have hotspots, but there is a charge. I havent checked out Starbuck's to see if they charge.

Answer 2

You find a public-access wi-fi spot. There are directories for such sites on the net - just search for it. When you find a place where this access exists, have your comp search for the signal. This presumes that you have a wireless adapter either plugged into your comp, or it is built in. Otherwise, you'll have to acquire one of those.

The Staples office-supply store, and Brookfields restaurant near my house have access for customers, as does the Flying J Truckstop.

Let me discourage you from helping yourself to an unprotected signal without the consent of the person broadcasting it. I know of at least one case where an individual was arrested for this behavior.

Answer 3

You have to pay for wireless internet to be provided...
The only two ways I could think of having free internet is either owning a corporation which provides it and hence you pay yourself for Internet so it's free or you steal it from someone.

Wireless routers connect to a modem and act as a middle-man between the Internet and devices that connect to the Internet through wireless connections.

Answer 4

Go to a free wifi hotspot.