i am completely new to this...so yeah i have a laptop, but how do i know if my computer can be conected to the internet in lets say a coffeshop or something? is there a special software or hardware that has to be installed in my computer? or do i call the internet service provider to set me all up? and how much does it cost you?
2007-01-23 08:46:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Wi-Fi is a wireless connection. If your laptop has, for example, Intel Centrino Mobile Technology, than you can connect to wireless routers. In any starbucks or second cup with a "Hotspot" sign in the door, it means that they have free wireless internet. You can also buy a wireless router for your home. Look here: http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=316 that is the company where i bought mine
2007-01-23 08:53:52 · answer #1 · answered by JBK123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not *a* wi-fi, just wi-fi. It's the capability to access the Internet wirelessly, given a wi-fi capable device, a wireless router, and an internet connection.
Some coffee shops and whatnot offer free wi-fi. Some make you pay for it. There are plans you can sign up for with certain providers, but they're expensive, and they still only work at places that have that specific provider. You shouldn't need any sort of extra software to connect at a free wi-fi spot. If you have trouble with it, someone at the establishment will have to help you.
2007-01-23 16:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by The Resurrectionist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wi-fi is short of wire free or wireless, it is a form of networking with out having to use the RJ45 jack (the one for wired LAN) basically you can find out by going (i'm asuming you have windows) start>connections>show all connections then look for something along the lines of "wireless internet connection" if its there you have it though it will say media not connected. if it isn't the media may be on it maybe not, so click on the icon for it and it will search for networks in range do this in a coffee shop and it will come up, click connect, thats all there is to it though do make sure it is turned on before you try to connect to anything! not the laptop the wireless card or usb adaptor for you laptop.
2007-01-23 16:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wi-fi (wireless fedility) is a wireless connection that comes from the satelite.. there are just specific hot spot that you can connect to it..just like coffe shop or malls... you dont need to install any software for this.. make sure though that you got wireless adapter on you laptop..most likely your's got one.. all you got to do is to call the wi-fi support.. and subscribe to their service.. for you to avail it.. call this number: 888-888-7520
if you already have ISP.. give them a call most probably they're also supporting wi-fi
2007-01-23 16:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by angrytasz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
.... go to ur control panel internet connections .. if u have wireless then one of ur connections will say it ... and it should pop up and tell u theres a wireless connection when ur near one ... and if u have wireless im sure its already installed and ready to go ..
2007-01-23 16:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty much an internet that you can use around your house...
it sends a signal around a general area...
and that signal allows you to access internet...
you might need to look on google first before purchasing one
2007-01-23 16:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by Pwnzer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wireless internet
2007-01-23 16:52:52 · answer #7 · answered by joey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋