All I want is to plug this in, get the internet (i have a modem and a service) get email use Word. Will this do it?
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Yes, I use this computer for those things and it does them very well. This computer doesn't come with Word, so you'll have to install that if you have the disc or buy it. Or you can download a free program like Word and install that once you have your computer connected to the internet. (I like Apache OpenOffice suite because their Writer program works like Word, but it's free.)
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Hello. I have service with Time Warner. Usually, you would need to contact your ISP so they can obtain the MAC address of the modem. There after, it should be plug and play.
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I bought the attachment for the modem, so I can use my laptop. amazon connected me with the person I bought this from.
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Yes among other things. You will also need to hook your modem up to a wireless router. This little thing enables you to receive an internet signal from the wireless router.
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If I remember you need Internet to set it up initially and to download any games, music, or pictures but it just plugs into your computer. Otherwise you can just buy the cartridges.
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Hello Sandra hope your good , yes your adapter is serving as your receiver for your internet service alreadyso all you need to do is turn your printer on and it will be ready to use and print if you have installed it on your desktop computer hope this helps you out and have a great day Sandra.
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You need a wireless router, not a modem. Your internet leaves Clearwire and enters the modem they gave you. It should then go from the modem to a Wireless Router, which will broadcast that internet signal over the air to any wireless devices you have such as cell phones, printers and laptops. This adapter just allows you to receive that signal on a computer that otherwise wasn't wireless. Hope this helps. :)
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Must have modem connected to Internet. Yes they will help you. With anything.
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I do not know, I only have Windows 7. But I could get the modem to work with even it, so I doubt it.
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I believe you are referring to the antenna plug. This is a wireless router, what you need in this case is a cable modem from your Internet Service Provider.
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May have to Google that. I have a security system that it works through so they will need some sort of a modem or something. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Yes. If Windows 8 does not detect the modem, use the driver CD. Otherwise, there is an updated Windows 8 driver at hiroinc.com.
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If you already have a modem (DSL, cable or otherwise) then the answer is no. Of course, I highly suggest that you also have a wireless router as well, especially if you wish to connect wirelessly. Alternatively, you could connect the cord (with RJ45 connector) from the modem directly to your laptop. While you would get on the Internet this way, I don't suggest it, as it offers no protection. Some modems from service providers do have routers built in; so, check with your service provider to see what you have. This laptop is a great value. Good luck!
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Good question. Well it has to be connected to a modem or router that's connected to the Internet Mary.
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I believe ours came with Open Office and ours is not wireless capable as far as the internet.
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If you mean a Regular Modem, No. There is a Ethernet (the bigger phone plug looking thing) to plug in for high speed internet. I don't suggest this computer with Windows 8. It was confusing for my 73 year old father in law. I suggest it with Windows 7 for anyone over 30 to be honest.
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Must have modem connected to Internet.Yes they will help you. With anything.