2006-11-22 11:49:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Install a wireless pcmcia adapter card if not already equipped. Have software to facilitate the usage of said card. Be near a WAP or wireless access point and join the network.
2006-11-22 12:47:33 · answer #1 · answered by johndeereman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New laptops include a wi-fi modem. Older laptops have card slots that you can easily buy a PCMCIA wi-fi card and install the card. You need to make sure that the card support the operating system of your laptop. You also need to understand that local area wifi means that you need to either have a wifi router connected to either a DSL modem or cable modem if you intend on using it at home. Some cities, many libraries, many cafe's, airports (cost money), hotels (sometimes costs money) and many other locations have installed local area wifi networks that will support wi-fi cards. Don't confuse it with the cellular network, as they require their own specialized cards and the providers, like Verizon, charge a lot for the card and their wifi services.
2006-11-22 13:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by oldlaptops 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn on your wireless switch or install a USB or the wireless card then go down town and find a wireless hot spot, should be a lot, you can also install a wireless router on your DSL line....Just about any one can show you how to install the card....If you find a hot spot it free Internet....Cool
2006-11-22 12:48:58 · answer #3 · answered by dave_swafd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋