I got an HP pavillion laptop and I got a wireless card for it. It's picking up a few connection networks but apparently none of them are suitable enough to connect with. Do I need to buy like a wireless modem or something to expand its signal?
2007-05-18 10:23:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Elvis,
Ummm yeah, I guess so, I don't really know what that means. But if thats the case, what am I supposed to do? Isn't there anyway it can pick up the internet signal that I'm using on this iMac desktop computer im on right now? Cuz its using DSL service.
2007-05-18 10:31:53 · update #1
Kaz,
Really? Damn so I have to return the wireless card then, right?
2007-05-18 10:38:44 · update #2
You mean that the connection networks are not yours?
Thanks for editing: no you cannot use other people networks. You can get in trouble.
2007-05-18 10:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by Elvis 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only networks in range that are not protected will be available to you. If you're too far away, it won't work. If you're trying to connect from home, you should just get a wireless router, pay for an internet connection, and have your own network. Generally people don't like other people on their networks.
My edit:
No, the wireless card can (and probably needs to stay (depending on your system). all you need is a wireless router to connect between your DSL modem and your computer, that will make the signal available to your laptop's wireless.
2007-05-18 10:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by kaz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With my dell laptop it keeps asserting that my motive force desires an improve as a results of fact it gets a sign from my laptop yet would not different than or are conscious of it. the difficulty is it is my associates router and that i'm getting unfastened sign so will could post with it. verify into that or do a prognosis of the on the spot connection. Too ordinary.
2016-11-24 22:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not getting a strong enough signal in open access public places or from your own network, I suggest you get a better card, one that accepts an antenna or change your router or its antenna.
If you're trying to steal some private bandwidth, I'd suggest to stop it.
2007-05-18 10:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by dubbarob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to purchase an Internet plan from an ISP.
2007-05-18 10:31:07 · answer #5 · answered by Nick O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋