I have a desktop pc, but want to also run a laptop. I am completely unaware how to set up wireless connections (only roughly aware of what it is!), what do i need to buy to set this up and how do i do it? But please, i need really plain english (back to school) answers! :) Thanx!
2006-12-30 06:17:20 · 7 answers · asked by jayjay 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
You need a wireless router (also known as an access point) and a wireless card for the laptop if it doesn't already have one.
Assuming your PC is already connected to a broadband connection (cable/dsl), the router would be connected to the modem and to your computer.
Most routers come with good instructions for setting things up and it's fairly easy to do.
2006-12-30 06:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wireless router and a wireless access point are NOT the same thing. An access point does no routing.
The best thing to do if you don't want to get into a complicated set up (like trying to figure out which device is supplying DHCP), then you should buy a wireless package from your internet service provider (whomever you get your internet connection from). They usually have an automated set up process. This will not be the cheapest way to go, but will be the easiest.
2006-12-30 06:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by Brad J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off you need a cable or DSL high speed ISP(internet provider) next you need a wireless router and a short cat5 cable to run from the high speed modem to the router. But before doing this you must be sure that your computer is capable of wireless connectivity - so they should have a wireless cards installed - if they do not then you must buy wireless cards for them and install them. Once you have everything ready to go it will take about a half hour to get everything working. That includes the installation of the wireless cards in your computers.
2006-12-30 06:26:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got a laptop 4 xmas so what i did I bought a home hub from whatever broad band you are with then u will probally get a manual telling u how to installl it then follow all the instructions if u get stuck or something goes wrong call ur broadband on the free helpline
Hope that has helped
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2006-12-30 07:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by shorty 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My laptops wireless, u will need a WIRELESS router and a wireless card, for both your laptop and PC, mayaswel make both wireless really, the router will plug into your modem and jus follow instructions for both, really easy, just be sure to protect it, because they can be easily hacked into.
2006-12-30 06:24:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 04:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need this http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=628082&CatId=0
than when you get it remove the cord from you computer than remove the side of the computer case.you take your slot cover out than you will place this into the slot push it into the motherboard put the screw in than put your case back together and plug your computer back into the power.you will turn it on install the software that comes with it. you will have to get this also http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=628108&CatId=0
you will take an Ethernet cable and plug it into your cable modem than into the back of the Wireless Router.you will need this to use your laptop for wireless http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=628087&CatId=0
you will put that card into the slot on your laptop and linstall the software that came with it you will than have to let your desktop and laptop connect to the wireless router now you are ready to use the internet.good luck
2006-12-30 06:29:21 · answer #7 · answered by U can't B like me 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋