I just bought a laptop and I don't know what I need to make it wireless connection... do I just need a wireless card?
2007-07-12 03:28:53 · 4 answers · asked by Amanda 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
yeah unless it already has one
2007-07-12 03:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, what are you trying to connect "to"? Or are you assuming that since you have a wireless card in the laptop that you can automatically connect to "the Internet" by some magic inviisible connection that justs "exists out there free for everyone"?
You need to connect to something (like a wireless router) that is sending out a wireless signal.
2007-07-12 11:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by wyntre_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is a very solid "maybe".
Some come with built in wireless capability. If yours has this, you just need to configure it.
If it does not come with built in wireless than you need a wireless pcmcia card or a usb wireless attachment. It also needs to be configured.
Check with the notebook paperwork to see what you have.
I am assuming you have a wireless access point already. You need this too.
2007-07-12 10:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mos new laptops have a wireless card built in (wifi), if it does all you need is a router at home for the wireless signal and if it does not have wifi built in you will also need a wireless adapter for the lappy
2007-07-12 10:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by D McC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋