i have my desktop computer in my house with internet service. the DSL service, know i just got a notebook comp yesterday and i want to add internet on this one also. how does it work. can anyone help me out?
2007-07-17 06:07:49 · 4 answers · asked by lalittlegirl 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Probably the simplest thing to do is to get a wireless router. I've heard good things about the Apple "Airport." but there are lots of other kinds. You hook the DSL up to the router, and then the router juggles the computers' internet connections so they can both be online at once. If it's wireless, then you can sit with your notebook anywhere in the house and get a connection without having to trail cords all over the place.
Edited to add ..oh yeah, you need to have a wireless card in your laptop. If it's new though, odds are good it came with one, so check to see if you have one before you buy one.
2007-07-17 06:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either you can hook up the cord right to the port in your notebook, or you can buy a wireless card (you need a router, too). I bought a Belkin wireless card and router from Wal-mart a few months ago for my laptop. I think it was about $100 dollars or less, unless you want a long range router.
2007-07-17 06:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by David P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you either need to connect it to your phone jack, or get a wireless modem.
2007-07-17 06:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anon omus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to get a wireless router
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124010
2007-07-17 06:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋