I have DSL at home but am going on a trip.  How do I get on the internet without DSL?
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If you are staying in a hotel, call and see if they offer free internet access (wired or wireless). If not you can subscribe to a free dialup service such as netzero or juno to connect with a phone line.You may want to set this up and try it before leaving, also find access phone numbers that are in the same area code as where you will be staying.
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Verizon does provide a DSL service called SBC Verizon DSL which requires a landline connection.  If there are copper cables coming to your home it is theoretically possible to only have DSL and no telephone.  But due to their commercial interests and tarriffs companies like Verizon usually bundle landline and DSL.  You can probably talk to their phone support and see if they can provide you only DSL (I guess they won't allow that).
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You can't.  DSL uses cables to convey the data and if your area still isn't cable-ready (DSL cables that is), you will have to rely on dial-up in the meantime.
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You need a land line to have DSL because it needs the phone line connection to connect to the ISP.\n\nYou dont need a land line for Cable.
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Just hook up a wireless router to your DSL modem , you have your own wifi.
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There are two ways, You can connect to Internet either through your telephone line or through your cellular phone. Connectivity through cellular will give you freedom to wander. I will suggest you the cellular connectivity.
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You can get a wireless router. The cable that goes from your DSL modem to your desktop computer will plug into the wireless router instead. The desktop computer will plug into the router and the router will send a signal out that your laptop can use to get online with the DSL. You may or may not need an additional wireless card added to the laptop to be able to do this. \n\nWireless routers should be setup with encryption, so not just anyone can drive up around your house and hop onto your internet. (Neighbors are known to be curious and depending on their technical skills, they may be able to read your files.) I suggest taking your laptop to Best Buy, having the Geek Squad tell you if you need a wireless card or not (unless you know you have one already) and then help you get a wireless router. Linksys routers are probably the most common. I'd also recommend having the Geek Squad come out and set it up for you. They will setup the encryption too so no one else can get in.
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the Internet at the hotel would most likely be offered through a plug in the wall and/or wirelessly in the lobby area....each hotel should have instructions on how to connect..you usually would need a cable to run from the plug in the wall to your computer (most likely a laptop) unless, of course, you travel with a desktop (unlikely)....your dial-up service that you use at home would be of no use here.....if you are referrring to AOL or something like that, well they have websites (www.AOL.com) you can go to and check your email even if you are connected away from home.....\non further note...the cable used to connect would have the rj-45 connections on each end...these are the bigger plugs that look like smaller phone line plugs (rj-11)... good luck!
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Ok, I'm confused.  If you use to have DSL but you can't afford it, and You don't want dial up, I dont' see an alternative for you. \n\nCable is more then DSL and DSL is more then Dial UP. \n\nHaving DSL or Cable is not like having Dial up.  You can't just call up and say I want internet.  \n\nYour cable company can only provide you with cable service. \n\nAnd a phone company/ISP with DSL can only provide that. \n\nMost Internet service providers, at least the really big ones, provide you with an "internet package".  Meaning they give you browsers, web space, email addresses, and various other things. \n\nHowever, there are Providers out there that offer ONLY the actual service, and nothing else. \n\nI mean there are a ton of Dial up places that charge you like 8.00 a month for service.  But that's what you get is the service... and nothing else.  And with some people, what else do you need.  You can get free web space, you can get free email all online..\n\nThere is a site called www.thelist.com which is a HUGE list of Internet service providers.  You can search by zip code, or state, etc.  Then go visit them to see what package is the best for you.
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Set it up like you would with normal DSL.  \n\n1. Run the cat 5 (standard networking cable) from the DSL RJ45 jack in your wall, to the back of your router in the spot labeled "Internet".  \n\n2. Then after ensuring that you have your power cables plugged in (and 3 lights are on on your router), \n\n3. make sure your wireless card in plugged into your computer (make sure your computers off).  \n\n4. Then turn on your computer.  It'll read the router and hook you up to the net. \n\n5. Go to Start\n\n6. Run\n\n7. CMD\n\n8. type ipconfig\n\n9. look at your ip address\n\n10. Open your web browser and type in http://your.ip.address.here\n\n11. That will bring up your router, and from here you can configure it.\n\nenjoy.
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If you can access Yahoo! DSL, then you should be able to access Internet Explorer, since that's your primary Web browser. If you continue to have a problem, I suggest that you give your ISP (Internet Service Provider) a call and have them try to guide you through the problem.
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There are satelite internet providers, or those that use a cellular modem.  But you will not be able to connect to your WAP if it is at home and you are 50 miles away.  It will be extremely out of range.
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You can turn a dsl modem off any time you want to. \n\nAnd its not required that you leave it on always. \n\nIf you are concerned about your online security. You can disconnect your LAN whenever your done, and reconnect when ever you want to.
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You can use a router and hook up the internet through the router both will have internet and you can acess files on either one.
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no, you need a router.
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Good new, you can connect your new computer wirelessly to your DSL.  Bad news, you'll probably need to buy some equipment to do it.  If your DSL modem does not have wireless, you'll need to go out an purchase a wireless bridge or router.  You can get one on sale for $50 US most days. \n\nDon't forget to set up encryption when you get your router setup to keep people form stealing your DSL.
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goto verizon.com and then click on DSL