how do you set up wireless internet, and what is the beast equipment to buy?
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There are many guides available on the internet.\n\nSimply search for "wireless networking guide".\n\nI linked a few in sources.\n\n\nAs far as best equipment to buy, the preferred (and popular) brands are Linksys, Belkin, and Netgear.
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Well first of all you need two things.\n\nYou need a wireless router and you need to make your computer wireless. Just because you get a wireless router, does not mean the router is the wireless. The router first needs to connect with your DSL, and then the router acts like your DSL and sends the connection to your wireless computers. In order to make your computer wireless, you need to also get a linksys PC card that will easily attach itself to your computer. If you want to use your USB port, get the one that connects to your USB. \n\nOnce you get those two setup correctly, you can get wireless access to your router. I recommend that you password your wireless connection so that other people cannot get access to your DSL.\n\nEDIT: If your computer comes with it internally, then you dont need a separate card for it =) Yes you just need the wireless router 802.11g. If you need more help just add more details...I will check back on this one.
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You can't go wrong with LinkSys or D-Link.  Between them, they practically own the wireless router market.\n\nAnd they both come with install wizards that walk you through the setup step by step.  It's impossible to mess up.  I know, i tried. :-)
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When you have DSL already you typically have a DSL modem. The only thing you need to buy then is a wireless DSL router. You connect the DSL modem with the DSL wireless router using a network cable (which is supplied when you buyt the wireless DSL router) and you're ready to go. Of course you need a wireless network adapter for your notebook or PC. Those are sometimes bundled with the router. Siince those wireless routers use standard protocols (e.g., WiFi, 802.11g) the network adapter can be purchased separatly and should work fine.\n\nThere are many DSL routers to choose from. A good place to start is to use Yahoo Search (provided the link below) to get started. \n\nA next step would be to look at Yahoo Shopping http://shopping.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AqdSzfoWCQqQNXf99FX8MxkEgFoB;_ylu=X3oDMTBhNjRqazhxBHNlYwNzZWFyY2g-?p=dsl+router&did=\nType in DSL router and you will see lots of them.\n\nAmazon also has a good variety of those. I personally recommend Linksys or Belkin. Overall they all work fine. Depends really on how much you want to spend, and what speed you need. A fast one is the Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G router, a little more expensive but worth the money.
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the place where you buy laptop will help you setup ur wireless ... you can get internet from your cable provider or DSL thru bellsouth or similar comp ...\n\nalso, free internet is avail from aol cd's for 1000 hours (you can get this cd at any grocery store)
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A wireless router is your answer; however - be careful when purchasing as there are two types - and you need the one that is compatiable with Telewest Cable; (I know, as I have bought one - thankfully I got the right one first time!)\n\nI got mine from PC World, and the make is Belkin
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You can get a wireless router and either a pciama card or a usb for the laptop. <$100 check at office depot.\nSet up you router and then install driver in laptop and have the laptop look for available wireless networks and enable.\n\nInternal wireless cards are easy to install, you just have to get the right one and the antenae.  Good luck
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The best site to use would be the manufacturers website, becuase that's where you'll get detailed info on how to configure the equipment. Now to get an idea of what you will have to do to get started, read a couple of these articles: \nhttp://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+setup+a+home+network&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official
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You have to have a wireless router in your vicintity, most have a raange of 200 feet. If you have broadband internet of hi-speed you can buy a wireless router at any major retailer. folow the steps and you will be enjoing wireless internet in no time. If you live in a major metropolotin area you might find an internet cafe (which you have to pay for).
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Buy a Wireless router and plug your broadband modem into the router.  Then sink-up the computers to the router.  That should be it.
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Easy. You need to get a wired router. I would generally recommend Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL router, if you have a cable or DSL internet connection. If you can find routers that fit your computers, then I suggest you get them. If you need more steps after that, IM me.
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To start with what you have you need the following:\n\n1) 5ea wireless Network card in each computer, OR 5ea Cat5 or Cat6 network cables long enough to goto the routers and computers and 5 network cards.\n2) A Wireless ROUTER (or if you can't afford wireless get a DSL/Cable router with at least 5 ports (1 for each PC, but more is better for upgrading later)\n3) follow the instructions for setting up the router, and plug in all the computers.\n\n4) for a very basic low security setup this will get you started.\n5) run the windows xp network wizard. DONE
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You need to first have some kind of broadband internet service first.  Wireless networks aren't set up to work with dial-up services.\n\nAssuming you have that, you just need to purchase a wireless router and a wireless adapter for each computer you want to use with it.  Bear in mind most new laptops come with a wireless card installed.  The simplest adapters to buy for either desktop or laptop computers are USB.  You may likely find a bundle deal from retailers like Best Buy, Circuit City or others.  You should be able to buy hardware that supports the 802.11g standard, which is the most popular and plenty fast enough for surfing the web.\n\nFollow the manufacturer's instructions for installing, which basically consists of connecting your modem to the router and the adapters to the computers.  Be sure to read the section on encryption so you can prevent your network from others stealing your bandwidth.
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If you are talking about a home network or lan just buy the wireless equipment. In the longrun it will cost less than a wired network and you wont have all that wire running everywhere.
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You can set up a wireless network with ANY internet connection.\n\nHowever, the cost of a few metres of phone extension cable is easily cheaper than the cost of a router and wireless adaptor.
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you can always use a router or you can buy a lan adapter. it's like a lan hub
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If all you're doing is using a laptop and want to log in at a Starbucks or other location with wireless internet access (hotspot), all you need is a wireless adapter (USB is probably the most popular and convenient for you).  Wireless adapters come in several flavors (i.e., wireless-b, wireless-g and pre-n).  Wireless b is cheapest and slowest (older techology), but should work for your purposes.  You can't go wrong with wireless-g, which is the most popular now.  Load the driver software (on CD-ROM) that comes with the adapter, then plug the adapter in, and you should be ready to go.  The cost for this can be as little as about $20, if you shop around on the internet (you can always find decent deals on passwird.com and techbargains.com).  If you're setting up a network at home, you'll need a router, which you plug into your cable or dsl modem.  The cost of the router and adapter together can cost as little as about $60, depending on whether you go wireless-b or wireless-g).