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  • DirtyDanza
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    • Aug 2002
    • 8375

    #1

    what do I need excatly for wireless for my laptop

    I want to be able to travel and where ever networks are present I want it to pick it up and work.... what do I need?
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  • xxxoutsourcing
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    • Oct 2003
    • 3888

    #2
    I have a wireless card which will allow me to work on a wireless network anywhere providing that they give you the permissions to do so.

    There is a new system coming out where we are called HOTSPOTS and places like starbucks and even th elocal pub have Wireless ADSL to hook you up.




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    • DirtyDanza
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      • Aug 2002
      • 8375

      #3
      Originally posted by xxxoutsourcing
      I have a wireless card which will allow me to work on a wireless network anywhere providing that they give you the permissions to do so.

      There is a new system coming out where we are called HOTSPOTS and places like starbucks and even th elocal pub have Wireless ADSL to hook you up.



      so just a wireless card for my laptop thats it?
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      • boneprone
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        • Jan 2001
        • 34415

        #4
        hmmm..

        Talk to Dugmor about this...

        Someone forward em this thread.

        Id like to know too..

        I have a wireless card in my laptop and it works great around the house..

        Wondering where else i can use it..

        Didint do me much good in Vegas. I was hoping hotles had something for wireless.

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        • WebTitan
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          • Mar 2003
          • 5114

          #5
          get a card that is compatible for both the 802.11a and 802.11b (or whatever the numbers are). basicly one that will work with the 2.4 and 5.4 gig networks. i have a seperate card for each, so i have to play around to see what types are around, but you can avoid that if you have the dual card.

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          • bdld
            $100,000
            • Dec 2001
            • 11452

            #6
            yup just the card is needed

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            • boneprone
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              • Jan 2001
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              #7
              Originally posted by bdld
              yup just the card is needed
              then what?

              Dont you have to pay starbucks and places like that to share thier connection?

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              • AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE
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                • Mar 2003
                • 30307

                #8
                You need to know the Alphabet for Wireless Networks to work

                OK, don't laugh but its true!

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                • xxxoutsourcing
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                  • Oct 2003
                  • 3888

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Dirty_DS

                  so just a wireless card for my laptop thats it?
                  You need to have or be on a wireless network also.

                  For example:
                  If you wanted a wireless network at home using ADSL you would have to purchase a wireless router and then a card.
                  Then you plug your ADSL modem into the wan port and away you go, you'll need to check the security settings on the router too.
                  That is all you need for a wireless home network, if you wanted to get longer range you will need ACCESS POINTS.

                  Now if you wanted to go to the Airport with a wireless connection you'll need an ISP that does the hotspots so you can connect over the wireless networks in the hotspot areas.

                  You can't just go anywhere and it works!

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                  • boneprone
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                    • Jan 2001
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by xxxoutsourcing


                    You need to have or be on a wireless network also.

                    For example:
                    If you wanted a wireless network at home using ADSL you would have to purchase a wireless router and then a card.
                    Then you plug your ADSL modem into the wan port and away you go, you'll need to check the security settings on the router too.
                    That is all you need for a wireless home network, if you wanted to get longer range you will need ACCESS POINTS.

                    Now if you wanted to go to the Airport with a wireless connection you'll need an ISP that does the hotspots so you can connect over the wireless networks in the hotspot areas.

                    You can't just go anywhere and it works!
                    how much is it for these hotspots connections?

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                    • xxxoutsourcing
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                      • Oct 2003
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by boneprone


                      how much is it for these hotspots connections?
                      It varies on the ISP, talk to your broadband provider and find out if they have hotspots where you are and if they have a roaming service with overseas ISP's.

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                      • wyldblyss
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                        • Nov 2003
                        • 5779

                        #12
                        We have a couple computers in the office on another floor but usually I work on my laptop from the desk in the kitchen, wireless connection. It royally sucks some days and we haven't taken the time to figure out why. Drives me nuts!!!!

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                        • KobyBoy
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                          • Jul 2003
                          • 201

                          #13
                          All you need is a Wireless card for your PC. There are two widespread standards right now 802.11b and 802.11g. 802.11b transfer data at 11Mb/s while 802.11g transfers data at 54Mb/s. To put all this into perspective your DSL connection is between 1 and 2 Mb/s. For websurfing, telecommuting, writting e-mail, etc... an 802.11b card will suffice (that's what I have). Once you have your wireless card installed in your laptop you have to look for a wireless access point in your vicinity. They have programs available on the 'Net that will do this for you. What you are looking for is Wireless access points that are available to the public. Here in New York City they have many publicly available places where you can go on-line and do your on-line business. You need to check where you live where you could get on-line. Usually Starbucks, McDonalds, etc... charge you a couple of bucks to use their connection for an hour. There's a website where you could check to see what's available in your neck of the woods: http://www.wi-fihotspotlist.com/

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                          • bdld
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                            • Dec 2001
                            • 11452

                            #14
                            starbucks info: http://www.starbucks.com/retail/wireless.asp

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                            • railz
                              Confirmed User
                              • Nov 2001
                              • 2531

                              #15
                              Verizon are pouring $1 Billion into a nation-wide wireless network this year. They had a very sucessful trial in Washington D.C and California and hope to get the whole lot up and running over the next two years.

                              http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3909617/

                              Some McDonalds are giving away wireless access too. Check around and see who's doing what.

                              Apart from that, you can keep an eye out for Warchalk marked networks:

                              http://www.warchalking.org/
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                              • VideoJ
                                Confirmed User
                                • Aug 2002
                                • 750

                                #16
                                Get yourself an 802.11b or 802.11g PCMCIA card. g is faster, but network may not take advantage of extra speed. Newer laptops usualy have it built in.

                                Some hotels in Europe have wifi service, like the one I'm at now. T-Mobile is doing a lot in UK, Germany and Czech. There are serveral others as well. Only problem is it's not cheap
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                                • FabianC
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                                  • Jun 2001
                                  • 1616

                                  #17
                                  D,

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                                  • http
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Oct 2001
                                    • 1811

                                    #18
                                    there is an international list of wifi spots somewhere at intel.com

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                                    • CabanaBoy
                                      Registered User
                                      • Nov 2003
                                      • 59

                                      #19
                                      You might want to check out a Sprint PCS wireless PC Card.

                                      http://www1.sprintpcs.com/explore/Ph...=1074707577141

                                      Costs $170 to buy it, monthly plan rates vary depending on how much data you want to eat. I got unlimited for $80/mo with 12 month agreement. Not sure what current rates are, probably varies depending on where you live.

                                      Speed is pretty good. In-between DSL and dialup. Service seems to be available everywhere. I had it in my car for a drive from Lincoln to Des Moines and it never lost the connection.

                                      It works pretty slick. Once you install the softare, just pop the card in when you want to use it and you're on the net in a few seconds.

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