in order to get my wireless netwrok running do i need to buy any card to attach?
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Depends upon the laptop.  Does it have Intel Centrino?\nIf it does not have built in capability then you will need a card.  See the reference for some good choices:
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Buy a wireless network card (if your laptop doesnt already have one).  You can buy these as USB attachments or PCMCIA cards.\n\nThen you need a wireless network to connect to. I recommend the Linksys 54g Wireless Router.  If you have another source for a wireless connection, this is not required.
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Having free wireless depends on the wireless service provider. So you might have free wireless access at airports, restaurants, or universities, but not everywhere. You laptop must have a wireless card inbuilt. If you have brought a new laptop, the possibility is that it already has an in-built IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless card (since you mentioned that it is Wi-Fi- compatible). You can verify whether you have a wireless card or not using the following (assuming you have Windows XP):\n\n1. Click on Start\n2. Click on Control Panel\n3. Double-click on the System icon\n4. Select the Hardware tab and select Device Manager\n5. Click on the + sign next to Network Adapters\n6. If you see something like Intel Pro Wireless (or anything that refers to wireless), you already have a Wi-Fi wireless card!\n\nIf not, you can get an external PCMCIA wireless card. Windows XP automatically detects nearby wireles networks. Simply right-click on the wireless n/w icon in the system tray, select View Available Wireless Network and connect to the preferred network.
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None of the Desktop computers are wireless ready, unless you specifically order them that way. You will need to install PCI cards for one. I would recommend the Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Speed Booster (Model #: WMP54GS, Web page: http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416826820&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper ). Then, for your other computer, get a Wireless Broadband Router. I recommend the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with Speed Booster (Model #: WRT54GS Web page: http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416825841&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper ).\n\nInstall your PCI card on the computer which doesn't have an internet access point close by. Then, on the computer which is currently connected to the internet, connect the internet to the Router, and the Router to the computer. Your computer with the router attached will have normal internet access. The computer with the PCI card will connect through a wireless network titled Linksys. Once you connect to this network, you will have internet access on both computers. If you don't get it working, call Linksys customer service, which is quite helpful.\n\nHope this helps!\n\nP.S. Don't go wireless for both computers--sometimes it will fail, and you won't have internet access on either computer. However, if one is wired and one isn't, most of the time you will have internet access on both computers, but if not, you at least have it on one! (Unless, of course, something goes wrong with your ISP)
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Go to www.cnet.com and type in the model number of your wireless card.  Many times you will be able to get the drivers there.  \n\nYou can also try going to the Netopia website and looking for their downloads section or support.\n\nGood luck!
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You need not buy wireless card to your laptop. Your laptop comes with wireless card. So you just buy wireless router and then connect it to your laptop. You can also connect your desktop through this router. Normally it will have wired ports.
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Most, if not all, new laptops have a wireless system built-in, which means the laptop will automatically recognize the presence of a wireless network. All you need to do is connect yourself with the security key.\n\nOlder or cheap laptops don't have it. You must then buy a wireless card. The card manufacturer doesn't need to be the same as the one of the wireless router, as the technologies have converged and are compatible. Once that card installed, you must just connect to the network. \n\nIt's quite simple, especially once the wireless router is well installed.
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I have sbc yahoo too and when I hooked my laptop up to dsl I had to buy a wireless card. I bought mine at Best Buy. It is a Linksys. They usually cost around $60-$70. It comes with a disk. so just follow the directions.
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You need to have what they call a wireless capable Network card. With the wireless capable card and the software that goes with it, you can have the Wireless Internet access.\n\nYou need to find out which model of Wireless card you have. You can refer to the manual or call the laptop company to find out what model of card you have. You can go from there.\n\nHope this answer was helpful and please leave me a feedback.\nThanks,\n\nGuru
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Go to buy.com and you get a wireless card and a router for 150 to 200 buck. \n\nBuy it there and call your local Techie and see how much to install one if you do not know how.\n\nIt would not cost much to get installed.\n\nDB
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Belkin cards will work great. Ndiswrapper is ok, but not that great. There is a much better software package called MadWifi. Works well as long as you follow their directions carefully.\n\nTheir website is located at: http://www.madwifi.org\n\nIf you need further help, feel free to contact me.
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I'm gathering that you already have purchased the PCMCIA card.  Is there a WiFi connection available to you?  You have to have a signal in order to connect.  Just buying the card will not get you online.  If you have a wireless router connected through a broadband modem, then you will have to configure your new adapter to connect with it.\n\nAlso, and this is a very rare occassion, alcehmist is incorrect.  Not all laptops come WiFi enabled.
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You need an access point ,for example i got a dell inspiron E1505 with a wireless card and i bought from verizon a card to access internet from anywhere!
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get a wireless pci card from bestbuy, newegg, or somplace ... i use a linksys and its pretty good ..\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833127145
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First you have to have a wireless card.  You should be able to purchase one for 20 to 50 dollars depending if you have a desktop or laptop.  Second you need a wireless router.  These can be purchased for about 50 to 70 dollars.  The router is them hooked up to you modem and set up.  Add the network name and you are all set.
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First thing you need to do and to save yourself a trip to the store more than once is check to see if your laptop already has a wireless adaptor. To do this:\nClick Start\nControl Panel\nNetwork Connections\nYou will see one that will have wireless adaptor on it if the system has it installed.\nIf you do not see it you will need to purchase that right along with a router.\nIf you have a cable modem you will need to purchase a broadband router. I recommend a Linksys.\nYour wireless card will be an external card that will slide into a slot on the side of your laptop.\nOnce you purchase these items follow the instructions on installation. Its not hard.
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Depends. Do you want wireless or cable?\n\nCable: Get two network cards and plug one in each computer, connecting it to the motherboard. Then a crossover cable to connect the computers using wires.\n\nWireless: You will need one wireless router (cable or ADSL (BT, etc)) and two wireless usb adapters.\n\n:-)