2006-10-16 14:25:53 · 8 answers · asked by tjdepere2003 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Basically there are 3 ways to connect the laptop to the Internet. You must find out what hardware you have in the laptop to select the method you must use.
If you have an internal modem (hole that takes phone wire), you can signup with an Internet Service Provider and use the phone line to access the Internet.
If your laptop has a wireless network interface you can access the internet from a wireless acess point.
If the laptop has a wired network interface, you can plug it in to a hub / router connected to either DSL or Cable modem.
2006-10-16 14:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by Gentle Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 ways find ur network (LAN) port on the and connect a normal ethernet cable from a modem or hub *assuming you've got broadband or dsl. if its got built in wireless and you've got a wireless hub simple search for a a connection using network connections in windows..or if it hasn't got neither a lan port, or a wireless connection you can go buy a network card or a wireless adapter etc and you'll be connected in no time..if this isn't viable find your modem port attach a normal modem cable 2 it and try connecting the old way via aol (you'll need an aol setup cd or any ISP setup cd) U really need to tell us what else you have got before we can tell you how to get online..jus a laptop isn't easy enough..what internet connection you hv close by etc..blah blah blah im willing to help via email
2006-10-16 21:39:55 · answer #2 · answered by kamz247 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, you need to check if your laptop has LAN card, if not, buy a new one, or subscribe to ISP's near you, they will provide you the hardwares. There are several options for the internet connection:
1. Dial up
2. through ISP's
3. Wireless connections...
2006-10-16 21:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a connection to the internet. use an ethernet or a wireless internet card to connect through a router.
2006-10-16 21:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Alyssa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also If you can have a dsl network that's good
You can Simply have a router and easily connect it to your USB link.
2006-10-16 21:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by newton0182 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for dsl sign up with at & t yahoo or sbcglobal or some other internet. it's very easy to foolow their instructions on installation of your equipment to get online and to do what ya want...
2006-10-16 21:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by ginsoule@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your phone co. until you understand more.
2006-10-16 21:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by sideall06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What model, how old?
2006-10-16 21:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by Doubting Thomas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋