Trying to figure out a connection for my GF's mom. She wants the cheapest internet and she wants it to be wireless to her laptop.
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configuration possible thru another computer with modem, practically you will end up with a snail connection that is even for mail checking because of loss of bandwidth on already slow connection thru wireless setting, and you will have a lot of networking problem afterwards to keep a happy customer.
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You need wireless internet. There's the Linksys 2.4 and you could get in from circuit city. It was on sale, now it's about $50. That's just a program, you also need to buy internet. AT&T is the best, I have high speed. So for your original comp you need a modem if you already don't have one. But for your laptop, all you need is that program Liksys wireless. It's shaped as a box and you hook it to your computer. \n\nWell, for traveling, wireless internet is your best choice. And a antenna\nI'm not sure if this is what you mean.
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All you need is a very inexpensive netgear wireless router, you can pick one of these up for about $30.  All you need to do is plug your high speed DSL or cable modem into the back of it, plug your computer into one of the four ethernet ports in the back of a wireless router, and you're ready to go!
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if they both have an ethernet port (this looks like an oversized phone line) then you can connect them together with a special ethernet cable called a cross over cable. this can be obtained at your local computer store, or maybe bestbuy. this is a fast way, it can also be done by a direct firewire link, or an oldfashioned serial link(very slow) or through a network switch/hub/router. this also uses a regular ethernet cable, and any of the hardware mentioned above.
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Just get a Linksys or Netgear wireless G router. Connect the WAN port of the router to the cable modem. Connect both notebooks to the router. \n\nI recommended a G router, but only if you laptops have G wireless cards in them. If not, then get the correct router for your cards (if not G then B).\n\nAs far as security goes, use the WAP or whatever security it has. Be sure to change the default passwords. They are not bulletproof, but unless your neighbors are international super spys, the security in the wireless routers should suffice if you actually use it.
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I use Sony Ericsson T300 (which has a built-in modem) via a cheap USB Irda dongle on my computer. Just make sure you have a working GPRS connection with your cellular provider (you can WAP browse in your cell phone). I setup a dial-up connection on my computer with a number from my cellular provider (#99**5) - the #99** part I think is standard while 5 is actually the CID # for GPRS setting on my T300 which I got from my provider) and with the T300 connected via Irda I can get online. I also have to configure Internet Explorer use a proxy server (an ip address on the GPRS setting on the phone) so I can browse the web. It's very slow (the Irda connection between my computer and my T300 is only 9.6bps) but it gets you there.
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U need a laptop with built in 54g wi-fi and plenty of USB ports to hook up accessories as u need. Laptop will take less space and wi-fi   will get u fast wireless connection. U may also consider getting Highspeed wireless card from Sprint or Cingular, it works just like cell phone. Some phone can be hook up to PC and use as a modem legally or illegally. check it out at www.phonescoop.com
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You just need a wireless router or hub. Avoid Belkin if you can as they dont seem too good (speaking from personal experience).\nSo from your modem you would connect it to the wireles router or hub then either install a wireless network card into your laptop or desktop pc and follow the instructions.\nHope that helps you a bit.
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If you plan to connect thru a cellphone, it'll never be as fast as real broadband or cable. \n\neven if you have wireless, you first need to subscribe to an intenet connection say roadrunner broadband, then install a wireless router to the cable modem. your laptop's wireless card will then connect with the Wireless router. \n\nRoadrunner is good, SBC Yahoo DSL is good too, but DSL is a lil slower than Broadband. I think Comcast is good too, if they have service in your area.
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You might have to go into the configuration, IDK if you have done it yet or not because you didn't specify. But go into your internet explorer and type in http://192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.100 and you might have to enable wireless through that. I have had that same one, I now moved to the WRTG5B or some shit. =) lol. . . You have to enable wireless, to test if your router is even working if you have an extra network cable, plug it into the router then hook it up to the laptop and see. It also could be for the fact I think that specific router is only B capable? Maybe...check your laptop to see if it is both B & G wireless ready.
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Well, you should be able to get into your router's setup from one of your PCs (methods for this vary, consult the router's  manual) and disable *just* the wireless network. Anyone physically plugged into the router would still be able to get online, so if the laptop is the only thing connecting wirelessly, that would work.
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A router isn't essential, though its certainly what I'd recommend. \n\nThe simplest (and cheapest) way to connect them is by a cross-over ethernet cable, which means that both PCs must have a network interface, either built in to the motherboard or through an add-on card. Of course this approach is only viable if you're able to route the cable through the house OK, you didnt say if the PCs would be in the same room.\n\nOnce you have this connection made use the 'network set up wizard' in Windows to configure your PC with ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) --- this will also allow you to create a floppy disc with which you can set up the other PC with the correct settings.\n\nUsing a router is very similar, though you'd need 2 'straight through ethernet cables' to connect each PC to the router. Your internet connection is then handled by the router which gives the security benefit of not exposing either machine to the internet, traffic is handled by the router on behalf of the PCs. Once again you'd need to be able to run the cables OK.\n\nIf running cables around isnt an option, you have the option of using a wireless router, at least for the connection from the second PC--one of them will have to be connected by ethernet cable to successfully set it up. \nBear in mind a wireless network isn't as secure as a wired one, if you do use this method please follow the advice at sites such as http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,844020,00.asp and http://www.netgear.co.uk/securing_wireless_network.php ... if you do a google/yahoo search for 'securing a wireless network' you'll find lots of good sites..... and don't forget about popping into http://www.microsoft.com and checking put their security advice.\n\nIf all that seems complicated, dont worry...its really very simple, particularly with the configuration being 'wizard' driven.
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You cant convert a phone line slot into an ethernet one.\nYour laptop seriously doesn't have a e-slot? wow it must be old...\nOne way is to buy a wireless router so that you can wirelessly connect..the other is to buy a pcmcia card.\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_slc.asp?CatId=588
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ok man heres what i want you to do walk around your house and if you really want outside and click find connection if you dont find a connection without a password thing then you can go to bestbuy and buy somthing called WiFi max \n\nhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7671539&st=wifi+max&type=product&id=1134701971203 \n\nand it comes with somthin else for psp too umm or you can go to best buy and buy a router like this  \n\nhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5250774&st=router&type=product&id=1051384663529
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check with dell , or go to your local computer store compusa bestbuy .....and talk to a tech person there also you can buy something and try it if it does not work then reuturn it also you should have gotten an internal wireless card !!!!or you can get a usb one (they are much more slower ) good luck and keep asking :)
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My Netgear router kept crashing so I got a D-Link and haven't had any problems since. Get a 802.11G router. YOu can hard wire your desktop and just have the laptop connect wirelessly or get a PCI wireless adapter for the desktop so they can both be wireless. Depends on what you want to do.
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just go out and buy a wi-fi router for your house.. they're very cheap now, under 100$. If your laptop is already able to connect to wi-fi spots, then that's all you'll need! If not, you'll have to buy a card for your laptop.