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wifi question

freeflyer2000 · 2006-01-13 08:00:48

Hi just signed to boards. Could any of you wifi experts give some info. I just bought a new Sony Vaio laptop with wifi and would like to know if there is any special knowledge required if I get into a hotspot with this computer. ie does it log into the net atomatically when I open my brower?

13-01-2006 8:00am

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freeflyer2000

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Hi just signed to boards. Could any of you wifi experts give some info.
I just bought a new Sony Vaio laptop with wifi and would like to know if there is any special knowledge required if I get into a hotspot with this computer. ie does it log into the net atomatically when I open my brower?

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#2 13-01-2006 9:12pm

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It depends on how the "hotspot" is configured.
If it's broadcasting the network (SSID) - then your VAIO may tell you that there's a network within range. Otherwise, you will need the network settings; and if it's something like BTOpenZone - a voucher/account..

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#3 16-01-2006 4:59pm

freeflyer2000

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Thanks for the info. Will be trying out soon.

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