2007-08-14 12:17:59 · 15 answers · asked by gurlstarr 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
NO
This scheme will only work if you have someone within the range of your WIFI card that was dumb enough to hook it up without any security settings.
If you are within range on say 5 networks - you will see all 5 in the list of available networks when you ask your wifi card to search for a connection. However, when you try to connect to any of the networks, they will ask you to enter the encryption key for the network, which you will not have. (You could ask your neighbor if he would let you pirate off his network, but don't be surprised if he slams the door on you.)
You can, with a laptop with built in wifi, get free internet access at many local restaurants and such. But you will have to be there and log onto their network to use it.
2007-08-14 12:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mcgoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this Netgear wifi router works with one desktop wired and one laptop wireless, then the most likely problem with the Vista laptop might be that it is too far from the router. The radio signal could be weakened by walls, floors etc. Bring it up next to the router and try again. If that is the problem then you may have to rethink where the router and computers can be set.
2016-05-17 23:30:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a Wireless Network Connection that is not password protected and you have a good signal you will be able to access it and connect to it. By the way, doing this is called STEALING and you will be making whoever's internet connection you connect to slower.
You do not need the router if you have a wireless card....if you want to obtain "free internet" then you just need that card which will make it possible for your laptop to connect to those non protected networks.
2007-08-14 12:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by Amapolita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you go to a HotSpot....StarBucks has it for free.....u can have this too only if you buy a router....or if you have a 2wire modem. These routers make your internet wireless for a certain distance, then your laptop will automatically detect the signal....email me for more info if you like...
2007-08-14 12:22:35 · answer #4 · answered by h2_117 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
You still need to have some kind of internet connection to hook the router up to.
All the router does is broadcasts the Internet wirelessly, it still needs an ISP to be connected to.
2007-08-14 12:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, althought these are seperate wireless connections they do not provide access to the internet without an ISP.
2007-08-14 12:22:06 · answer #6 · answered by bladesinger069 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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to answer your question yes if u live in a crowded neighborhood with ppl that are stupid enough not to put a password on there account
2007-08-14 13:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-14 12:52:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can .. if you can pick up someone Else's signal.. but chances are it's an insecure network, meaning everyone can hack into your business if they care to.
2007-08-14 12:23:24 · answer #9 · answered by gibbla 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah pick up off a router.
2007-08-14 12:21:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋