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Wireless Lan Q.

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  • 24-03-2007 4:07pm
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    HB745
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    Hi all....
    Total 101% virgin laptop user here, so please be patient.
    Took advantage of the Lidl offer on their 'Targa Traveller'
    My question is do I need a Wireless PC Card to take
    advantage of wi-fi. The reason I ask is because the Laptop
    has built in Wireless Lan.
    I am confused at this point, need a card ? no don't need a card ?

    Thanks in advance for anyone with patience out there.....

    H.


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    i71jskz5xu42pb
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    If the laptop has built in wireless then you don't need an extra card.

    You will however need a wireless access point to connect to:
    • Anywhere (café, university, internet cafe, etc) you see the the below logo you should be able to connect.
      wifi_logo.gif
    • If you have broadband in your house you can buy a wifi access point to connect to your broadband modem (or a all-in-one wifi access point and broadband modem)


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    HB745
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭HB745


    Many hanks for quick response, answers a lot.
    If I can be cheeky and ask another Q. you said to get a 'wifi access point' where do you get this.

    Thanks a million...


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    i71jskz5xu42pb
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    Yes the modem/access point you mentioned in your PM is all you need. It should be just a question of plugging it it. Depending on where you live you might want to consider securing it
    http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/ArticleID/24002/24002.html?Ad=1


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