How can I get wireless internet and what's the price?
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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).
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Do you have cable TV? They can give you high speed access to the net. I have DSL through a phone line, dunno where you are so can't tell ya the prices!\n\nhttp://www.total-knowledge.com/~willyblues/
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I'm assuming your laptop has a wireless network card built in already.  If it doesn't, your local computer store should be able to set you up with one for 802.11g for $40-100.  While you're there, it might be worth buying a cat5 cable, for connecting to plain old wired networks. \n\nBefore a trip, search google for free wireless and the name of the city you're going to.  You'll probably find a few libraries, coffee shops, an airport, ect...  If you're staying in a hotel, ask them if they offer free Internet access, and whether it's wireless.\n\nIf you can't find good sources of free wireless, most towns will have an Internet cafe, which tend to be $5-15 an hour, and several Starbucks.  Starbucks has rates similar to an Internet cafe, but also offers a monthly plan which is a good deal if you're in there several days a month.  It seems to be popular with business travelers, and I like it.\n\nOther people have mentioned getting a cell phone Internet plan (i.e. Verizon, Cingular) which is a good idea if you want to have Internet access literally everywhere (or at least, everywhere you can get good cell phone service).  It's likely to be faster than dial up, but not incredibly fast.  Prices for this have fallen in the last few years, it's still a bit expensive, but is getting fairly reasonable.  When you buy the service, they'll sell you a cell phone card for your laptop.\n\n(By the way, DSL and wireless are not the same thing at all, but there are several companies who sell high speed internet with wireless connections, which they call "wireless DSL".  Apparently, they just call it that because many people associate DSL with high speed.  If there is a company that sells this in areas you visit a lot, it's certainly worth considering, otherwise, I wouldn't put any thought into it at all.)
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You might want to try:\n\nhttp://www.wi-fihotspotlist.com/
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You will need a wireless router and a wireless card in your laptop.  If you have neither, you will spend around $100 - $120 to get both.  If your laptop has built in wireless capability, then you will spend about $50 - $60 to get the router.
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Well along with your SBC Yahoo! DSL subscription you should have received a Router with built in wireless connections.\n\nYou will need either an ethernet cable if you are connecting wired [1 comes with package] or you should get a USB or Laptop Wireless card preferably D-Link, Airlink, Linksys etc. Look around local stores and internet for deals on these. Anything around $20 is a good deal.
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To get wireless internet you first need a normal wired connection (sounds stupid eh?). You will also need a "wireless router" that you can connect the internet to physically and your laptop to wirelessly.
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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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Your computer either needs a built-in wireless\ncapability (which is becoming universal on new\nlaptops) or you need a plug-in wireless card\n(which are $40 on a bad day, $10 with a good sale).\n\nYou also need to have the required drivers installed\nfor which ever OS you're running (ie. Windows).
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Make it easy on yourself...buy a router...dont use internet connection sharing....you can buy wired routers for as little as 15 bucks..
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Newer laptops come pre-equipped with wireless hardware inside the laptop.\n\nIf you want to buy a new wireless card, depending on model you get, it can cost anywhere from $50 and up.
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If you're talking about wireless internet, here's a good site: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm
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If you have broadband such as DSL or Cable then you need to get a home Wireless router. DLink, Netgear and Linksys all make models priced about the same with the same feature set, look for one on rebate. If your PC or notebook does not have a wireless card then you will need a wireless card as well. Several vendors pack a router and card in the same deal so just do some checking.\n\nIf you do not have broadband but have Verizon you might want to look at their data plan. If your in a EVDO area speeds can be very good but some programs like games do not play well over their network. T-Mobile also has a pretty good data plan from what I've read but I've not used it.\n\nIf your on dialup then your options are a bit limited although there are wireless routers that can use a modem instead of broadband.\n\nIf you find this useful please give us a thumbs up and best answer rating.
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Sure--this is easy, inexpensive, and will completely change the way you use the internet!\n\nSince you already have a wireless adapter for your laptop, the only thing you should need is a wireless router.  Before we get into the particulars, the only way to take advantage of a wireless network is if you have a broadband internet connection--like DSL or cable internet.  Otherwise, it just won't work.\n\nOn to routers.  You can find them at retailers like Best Buy and Circuit City, as well as anyone selling computer accessories.  The best-known brands are D-Link, Linksys, and Belkin.  You should be able to buy one for $40-70 or maybe less with a rebate offer.\n\nSet-up is pretty simple.  You should follow the setup instructions, but you should just have to plug the router into a power outlet, and connect the Ethernet cable coming from your modem to the input on the router.  It should all be clearly labeled for you.\n\nThere will likely be some configuring that you will need to do, but it's easy, since the router software interface is accessed by your web browser.  One of the first things you will want to do is set up your router for encryption.  \n\nThere are a couple of different standards that are available--I think WPA is the newest and best.  In any event, you'll need to generate a "passphrase"--a random series of letters and numbers that you should save in a safe place.  You'll need to enter this passphrase in your wireless adapter utility software to connect to the router.  Once your adapter detects your network, it will walk you through connecting to it, including entering the passphrase.  You should be sure and save this connection as a "profile" so your utility will save the passphrase and make it easy to re-connect again.\n\nThat is really pretty much it.  The router should work without much attention.  You may need to occasionally reboot it, but I have little if any trouble with mine.  Remember too, that if you have or want additional computers to access the router that each computer will need its own wireless adapter as well.  USB adapters are a great choice for desktops or laptops, since they require no installation.\n\nEnjoy your new wireless network once you set it up!
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you need a usb wireless 802.11 g adaptor (cost around 15 pound), a wireless router (cost u around 45 pound) and obviously internet connection with modem.\n\nNow just connect a wireless router with ur internet modem, configure it according to the instructions give in its manual.\n\nnow connect and install usb wireless adaptor with ur computer and its done. \n\njust serch for wireless networks from the usb wireless adaptor s/w and connect
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your broadband provider should sell wireless routers.\n\nor search ebay for wireless routers for broadband.\n\nif your laptop doesnt have a built in wireless receiver you will need to buy one of them also.\n\nlook at this link, this is what your looking for. ask the seller question to see if its compatible with your laptop - \n\nhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NETGEAR-54-Mbps-Wireless-ADSL-Modem-Router-DG834G_W0QQitemZ9711757398QQcategoryZ44997QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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What all the others have said, plus, wireless broadband costs your y-fronts and socks. The cost was so much and service touted as unreliable that I haven't bothered.\nNow, what you can do is get a bluetooth enabled cell phone and bluetooth adapter that plugs into the usb port on your computer.\nWith that arrangement, the cell becomes your modem, and the computer dials through the phone to any dial up service, much cheaper, just not a fast. \nI have a mate that is pushing me in that direction. i have the adapter, now all I have to do is get busy and get the new cellie to handle it.