If i have wireless internet on my laptop can i pick up an internet signal anywhere?

Answer 1

Sadly no, you have to find a WI-FI conection place (most places have em these days) or you have to install a wireless router in your house.

Answer 2

I agree with Jorm (hope i got the name right) More info:

Check that your wireless connection is enabled and that it has a strong connection to the WLAN access point.
Enable the connection if needed. If the signal is poor, try moving to another location in the library to improve signal strength and quality.
Check your wireless card configuration.
The network name (SSID) that your laptop should connect to at IMCPL is public.
Check your wireless card properties and ensure the card is active and pointing to an available network called public. WEP encryption should be disabled. The mode or network type should be "infrastructure mode" or "access point."
Check your laptop's network TCP/IP settings.
In Windows 2000/XP, these settings can generally be accessed from the Control Panel under Network and/or Internet Connections > Wireless Network Connection. Find the properties for TCP/IP and ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain a DNS server automatically are selected.
If using Mac OS X, go to the Apple menu and click System Preferences > Network. Find the TCP/IP settings. Configure IPv4 should be Using DHCP. Leave the DNS Servers and Search Domains boxes blank.
Check that your laptop has a valid IP address for the public network (192.168.x.x or 10.4.x.x).
To verify the IP address using Windows 2000/XP:

* Click Start > Run
* Type cmd and press Enter
* Type ipconfig and press Enter
* The IP address will appear
The IP address should be 192.168.x.x or 10.4.x.x.

If the IP address is different, try to reestablish a network connection:

* Type ipconfig /release
* Press Enter
* Type ipconfig /renew
* Press Enter
* The correct IP address should appear
The IP address should be 192.168.x.x or 10.4.x.x.

to read on pls visit : http://www.imcpl.org/using/wireless.html

Answer 3

Yes you can, however, that doesn't mean you will have access to the connection. The owner of the router will have to give you permission to have access to the connection. Of course, if it's not blocked, you will be able to use it.

If your question was more in the veins of: "I have wireless, will I be able to get signal from anywhere in my home?" The answer is yes, as long as you don't wander off beyond 50 meters (the usual standard range of routers 802.11b and 802.11g)

Answer 4

only where a signal is transmitted,you will have to set up a wireless network in your house to use the wireless feature in your house

Answer 5

not really youll have to be near a wifi hotspot where you can recieve the signal.or you can go to internet cafes.

Answer 6

Pretty much any where in your house.