wireless network on a laptop?
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Most laptops have a wireless card built in.  You shouldn't need any further adapters.  If it doesn't have built in wireless (802.11b or 802.11g), then you'll need a PCI card or USB wireless receiver.\n\nWhat are you connecting to?  If you're just going to webcafes, hotels, your office, schoole, etc, you don't need anything further, just connect to the existing wireless network.\n\nIf you're looking to get wireless within your house, you'll need a wireless access point.  This doesn't necessarily need to be a router, but since you want to share our internet connection with your existing desktop, you'll need a hub or router of some sort to allow this.  Fortunately, most wireless access points double as small (4-5 computer) routers.\n\nNote that depending on your ISP, the DSL or cable modem they gave you may already have the wireless and router capabilities built in.  If not, give them a call and see if their current models do - most broadband providers will provide you a new modem after you've been a customer for 12 months or more.\n\nWhat you want to shop for is a wireless access point that is also a router.  This should run you about $20-$60, depending on how beefy you want.  The lower end will get you 802.11b, which will provide wireless speeds up to 11 mb/s.  The higher end will get you 802.11g, which can get upwards of 55mb/s wifi speeds.  Get the best you can afford.\n\nThe wireless router will have 3-5 plugs on the back, plus an antenna.  You'll connect the source plug to your DSL or cable modem and one of the outputs to your desktop.  Use your desktop to connect to the router via a web browser and configure the wireless options.  (Give it a name, specify security if you want to keep it private, etc; the router should come with specific instructions on this)  Once configured, connect to it from your laptop and enjoy.
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yes, for that reason you need a wireless router like the linksys WRT54G (GS)\nyou hook then the router to the modem and the Mac to the router. the laptop PC can then be connected to the router wirelessly.\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124136\n\nSetting up the router:\n1. change the password of the router\n2. set up an SSID (any name you want)\n3. disable SSID broadcast\nfor your privacy and security\n4. set up an encryption, either WEP or WPA (this prevent from using your internet connection by your neighbors) and has also to be done on the laptop that is using the wireless connection.\n5. addionally you can set up MAC filtering (this has nothing to do with Mac PCs). this can be done (voluntary) to permit only registered PCs to use a wireless network.
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I am not sure I understand your question completely but I am still going to attempt to answer it. If your laptop has a wireless card, you can connect to the internet provided that \na. either you have a wireless router with wireless enabled.\nb. there is a wireless network in the vicinty of your laptop.
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set-up wireless connection
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To simply connect two machines directly, if they are within range of one another, you can set up an "ad hoc" connection, using wiFi cards (Which may already be installed, if the laptops are fairly recent)\nMore usefully, install a wireless router and let them share the net connection too.\n\nDetails will vary with operating system age, etc., so you will need to check the handbooks...
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buy a linksys wireless access point and if you want it for your laptop get a pcmcia card for it, also made by linksys. if its for a desktop there is a card with an antenna sticking out of it that you can install in your system. i have one and it works great. if you want a larger coverage area, you can buy a range expander
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Some laptops have a wireless card, which sends and recieves information to and from computers hooked up to the internet. It's like a miniradio that connects the laptop to the internet.
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Well you can get a wireless router and then a wireless card for your laptop.  Usually is the best way, then you can take your laptop anywhere in the house and use it.
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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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Why not!\nYou can create your own Wireless Network on an XP Machine, say, MyNetwork, go up into wireless advanced properties and check the box which says something about peer-to-peer adhoc network or something as such, now from your girl's Mac search over for other Networks around, the notebook might definately detect your network around the vicinity, all you gotta do is connect and authenticate...\n\nI have shared stuff with a Mac on Cable, and I doubt that the wireless network might not work, but hey!!! do give it a try...\n\nInjoy...
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I would suggest picking up a wireless router. you could do an ad-hoc network but if you want to share the internet connection, your best bet is to use a small router. for about $50 dollars you can pick up a Linksys WRT54G and have all your bases covered.   ofcouse you'll need wireless network cards for each of the computers. the documentation with the linksys router will guide you through the process. also check out some info on wireless security. (see sources)
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You'll need to install an Ethernet PCMCIA network interface card.  Unless you have a wireless router, then you should install a wireless network card.  (This is preferred if you have a laptop because it's all about portability.)  If you have an RJ-45 jack built-in to your laptop, make sure it's Ethernet and enabled in your laptop's BIOS.
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If you are using Windows XP it's really very easy.\n\nYou just need to make sure that the wireless card is switched on (usually there will be a small slider on the side of the laptop to turn it on) and when it's on there will be an orange/green light that comes on with a little picture of a satelittle.\n\nThen you will see a single monitor in your system tray (like the 2 little flashing monitors from your dialup). This is the wireless network icon, double click on it to search for wireless networks and connect to them.\n\nIt's all intuitive from there on, once you double click to choose a network it will connect and configure itself.\n\nIt's called Zero Configuration Wireless Service :)
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Hi there, \nI work as an IT analyst for BT's wireless internet access so hopefully I can help.\ntoo make your lap wireless enabled all you need to have is a wireless card , if this is a new laptop it will probably have one installed all ready---If your using it at home you will need to buy a wireless router, widely avaiable from about £20, quite simple to set up and then you can surf the net any where in the house.
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Go to one of the laptops\n- Control Panel\n- Wireless Network Setup Wizard\n- Follow the on screen steps\n- It will ask you for a memory stick to copy settings to other computers on the WLan.\n- After that connect this memory stick to the other computer\n- It will run automatically and set the WLan for you\n- After that, and if everything goes ok, come back to YahooAnswers and mark me as best answer.\n- If you didn't make the previous step, you will not have WLan...HaHahaHa...LOL\n\nDo you need more details?\n\nsend me you e-mail address after marking me as best answer and I will happy to show you how...\n\nXLMan
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You'll need a wireless router, and wireless capability in every device that you want to connect to it. If you have a computer that doesn't have wireless capability, you can buy a card to add that capability.\n\nOnce you have the equipment, you should follow the instructions that come with the equipment. If you aren't technically inclined, you can get someone to do it for you, like Best Buy's Geek Squad.
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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!