I want to have a wireless internet connection to my laptop,what will i do???what rthe requirements needed??

Answer 1

1) a wireless adapter

2) a wireless connection

Answer 2

laptops do usually have wireless adapters, you will be able to figure out by going into the properties of your "My Computer" (through right click) and go into the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button. This will bring up the devices installed in your laptop and in Network Adapters treeview, you should be able to see a Wireless network adapter, if there is one then don't bother to buy a wireless adapter. All you need to worry is to buy a wireless router, I suggest Netgear WGR614 Wireless G Router. From there on, you should be able to figure out how to set up your own network when you subscribe for a DSL connection...Hope that helps.

Cheers,
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Answer 3

You need a wireless adapter only if your computer doesn't already have a wireless capability built-in. For example, my HP already has an 802.11a/b/g card built-in and it's doing fine with the networks I encounter in the world already. Another way to communicate wirelessly is Bluetooth. My HP has Bluetooth capability. You should check for both, or whichever one you want to use on your laptop, then if you need them, get cards to plug in (but make sure you can).

At home, you may have to get dsl service and a broadband router to hook up to your phone line, then you'll be able to be able to use your dsl service, due to the fact that you have that router, and the 802.11 card (which communicates with the router) wirelessly, within your house. Same thing, at various "hot spots", all over the world...

Answer 4

Hi Berlie,

Setting up a wireless network for your laptop is a fantastic idea; since I got started on wireless myself I cannot come back to the hassle of having the ethernet cable in my feet anymore...

Let's get technical so that you grab the main idea:

1. WIRELESS NETWORK OVERVIEW:

When talking "wireless" you are actually refering to the Wi-Fi standard of communication; basically you need an existing broadband Internet connection, which you connect to a Router. This piece of equipment takes your wired Internet and "sends" it through the air, making the network wireless.

On the receiving end, you must be equipped to receive and decode Wi-Fi as well; there are 2 possibilities: if your computer has built in Wi-Fi, no problem, otherwise you have to buy a USB network adapter or since you have a laptop, a PCMCIA adapter.

You set up your router by giving a name and password to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN): You connect your laptop or any other computer by scanning for the name of the network and then entering the corresponding password.

2. CHOOSING A ROUTER:

see: http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat25300050001&type=category

For that you must determine your needs: if you want to be able to browse the Internet from your bed and the router will be a few feet away, you can easily go from $50 to 100$ in one of the main brands: Netgear (WGT624 is excellent), D-Link, Belkin, Linksys, and if like me you like Apple you can chose the Airport Express.

But if you need to establish a strong, long range connection between let's say your living room and your grandma's house on the other side of the street, you have to invest on something much more powerful: From $120 to $250 you will find bigger routers with 2 or 3 antennas; I recommend the same brands, and especially the D-Link N650 rangebooster, the Netgear MIMO and the Belkin N-1.

3. CHOOSING AN ADAPTER:

See: http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat25300050003&type=category

See: http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat25300050006&type=category

To receive, it is possible that your laptop comes with built in Wi-Fi; for instance my MacBook has "Airport Extreme", which is Apple technology, but HP, Gateway, Dell are all equipped now.

If not this is no problem, there are thousands of USB or PCMCIA adapters on the market; one advice though, try to chose the same brand for the router and the adapter: Netgear router with Netgear adapter, D-Link with D-Link, etc.
You will get better results as for range and throughput.

4. REFERENCE FREQUENCE:

Very important: there is only one frequence 802.11 but various standards:

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n...

The more advanced the letter the better the results (+range, + throughput, etc).

But ALL LINKS IN THE CHAIN MUST HAVE THE SAME STANDARD!

e.g. If you want the benefits of 802.11g, you must make sure that the router is certified 802.11g and that the adapter is 802.11g; because if a single component is 802.11b, the network will downgrade to the weakest standard present, so everything will become 802.11b.

5. FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS:

I know it can seem overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of what is doing what, you will be able to tweak Wi-Fi networks like a pro.

Try to put everything that emits or receives high on a shelf for instance, that's where Wi-Fi signals are stronger.

Try to have as few walls and solid objects as possible between your router and laptop, range will decrease dramatically for every wall.

Be patient and try a lot of layouts, Wi-Fi tech is extremely sensitive, a few feet left or right can double or halve your signal...


Good Luck,

Cheers!

Answer 5

- internet provider carrier- their modem that connects on your laptop or laptop modem (the connector appears like a ordinary telephone outlet yet is a splash larger) - a prompt router (i like Linksys(under $a hundred), others have distinctive comments) that fits your laptop prompt card - laptop with a in-built modem- prompt sort a/b/g/n could desire to be written someplace on your laptop - Then load any application on your laptop and you may desire to have the flexibility to connect. If not, touch your ISP (see beginning up) and notice in the event that they'll walk you thru it. in the event that they wont, ask a number of your pals, somebody has already performed this for specific. good luck

Answer 6

I assume you dont have a wireless card on your laptop.. If so...
Buy something like this and find a place where theres a signal.

http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/AGDualBandWirelessAdapters.aspx

OR

http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/GWirelessAdapters/WG111.aspx




Now if you want to have a signal at home you have to buy a router which will be connected to your dsl or cable i-net connection.

http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/SuperGWirelessRouters.aspx



Hope this helps.

Answer 7

You need a wireless router to be connected to your broadband modem, and your laptop have to be wireless enabled.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

you need to buy something like this
http://computing.kelkoo.co.uk/b/a/cp_100342823_filter_interface_pcmcia.html