what do you recommend ? what do i need to buy? wheres cheapest ? i am running windows xp and have broadband connection in building....
2007-05-14 07:57:02 · 7 answers · asked by nick a 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
u need a wireless router then it should connect ryt up ..
2007-05-14 07:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most laptops have integrated wireless. If yours does not have 802.11 support, then you will need to get a PC card.
After that you need a wireless router. This normally connects in to the cable/DSL modem and any computer that was connected to the modem connects to one of the switch ports on the back of the router.
If you are going to do this:
Change the default IP address of the router.(Change the third number. So 192.168.0.1 changes to 192.168.xxx.1)
Enable ping blocking on the router.
Change the default administration password on the router.
Change the default SSID of the router's wireless network.
Enable encryption of some sort on the wireless network
(WEP is OK, WPA is better)
This will make your network much more secure from attack from the outside and from anyone 'borrowing' it from the inside.
2007-05-14 08:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your laptop came equipped with a wireless card...you'll need to purchase one in order to access the internet. This allows you to access the wireless connection that runs in your building. The best place to get one is Best Buy and they run around $40-$75...depending on the quality. Hope this was helpful.
2007-05-14 08:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by southernbelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some laptops have an integrated wireless card so you don't need anything except for a wireless router and an internet connection. If yours didn't come with an integrated card, you should go purchase a "laptop wireless card" and install it.
2007-05-14 07:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She'll choose some style of broadband connection and a on the spot router, and verify that the computing device you purchase has a equipped-in on the spot card. the employer could be waiting to handle precisely what you choose.
2016-11-03 22:00:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a wireless router and wireless adapters for all pc's on the web. your internet provider will be able to advice and sell you the correct parts.
2007-05-14 08:00:33 · answer #6 · answered by basilb101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need a wireless router (bt home hub or simular) then account for the internet just had home hub myself very good
2007-05-14 08:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋