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You can connect your laptop to a dial-up connection, or you can use a high speed Ethernet cable to connect from your cable modem or Ethernet wall jack to your computer. If you want wireless internet, you will need a cable modem or an Ethernet wall jack and a wireless router.
In order to obtain wireless internet access, your laptop may or may not need the following, depending on equipment, location, etc.:
1. A Wi-fi detecting laptop (EVERY modern laptop should have this, modern meaning from this decade).
2. A Wi-fi signal (this can possibly be obtained from a neighbour's house, or possibly another source. You may use it so long as it is not guarded with a password).
If you are unable to obtain a Wi-fi signal from your neighbour's house, you must do the following:
1. Obtain a wireless internet router from an electronics store. I think I got mine at Costco for like $100, and it's pretty decent- you might want to purchase a stronger one if you know that you will use your laptop further away from the wireless router (such as an upstairs bedroom).
2. Obtain internet from a local Internet Service Provider (ISP). This can be in the form of everything from Source Cable, Rogers, and many other companies. It is strongly suggested that you get high speed internet, which will cost you approximately $40.00-$60.00/month. This can vary greatly, depending on your location and if you have any plan set up with another potential service provider (for example, Rogers has a plan that gives you TV, Internet, and phone service for something like $90.00/month, which does pay off depending on your needs.
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If your buying a laptop which one do you buy to get internet access?
All can get Internet access you just need a wireless Internet router nearby.
What equipment does one need to setup laptop wireless internet access?
The main equipment you need to set up laptop wireless internet access is a functioning wireless adapter and a router connecting to the internet. You also need to be in signal range of the router.
If you have got a non wireless internet modem and you also have a laptop ha do you get internet on your laptop without plugging in?
You need to add a wireless access point to your wired internet.
How do you get your laptop and cellphone to connect through wifi?
first you need a router and internet access, your laptop should detect the network
Wifi ready laptop and you cant access the internet?
WiFi ready just means you have a wireless card you need an internet connected wireless network available to access the internet.
does Philly have free wireless internet service?
i need mobile access to the internet w/my laptop i would like to know about the free internet
Can this laptop access wifi signals or does it need something else to be able to do that?
This laptop is designed for internet use on the go,it has built in wifi capabilities.
the cheapest plan i got a laptop and i need unlimited internet for it.?
You will have to call a cable company , as that is where you get the Internet access from . They can tell you the plans and prices that they have .
What additional equipment do you need to access the internet with a laptop?
you need a wirless broadband so go and buy a stick it is so easy muppets
What questions the answers to which are in the database in access?
Internet and computer or laptop
What kind of service do you need for you obtain internet wherever you go with your laptop?
The laptop needs to be able to use wifi , and what is known as a 'hotspot' in the area where you want to use the laptop. A hotspot is a site providing Internet access over a wireless local area network.
Can you take your laptop on vacation and have internet access?
It depends! If your laptop has WiFi access and the place your staying provides WiFi, then you should be able to access the Internet via WiFi. If you don't have access to WiFi, then you might be able to use 3G - if your laptop supports it or you have a 3G dongle. This depends on there being a 3G service where you're staying. If your vacation is abroad, then Internet access via 3G is likely to be very expensive and you'll probably need to get the network provider company to enable "roaming" for your account.
