Whatis a wireless router and how do you use it?
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First of all, a router is a networking device which allows you to physically connect 2 or more pc's together to share resources as well as provide a gateway to access the internet.  \nThis is done using Network cards, cat 5 Cable, and the router.\n\nA wireless router does the same thing except it uses radio waves from the pc and router to communicate and share resources and provide the gateway to the internet.  \n\nThis is done using a Router (Wireless Access Point or WAP), and wireless network cards.  and pc configuration for the network.  \nThe PC configuration is another issue all together.\n\nLastly please remember that a switch looks on the outside exactly like a router but does not have Internet access.  So stay away from switch.
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WIred or wireless?\nIf WIreless make sure that you have the right WEP (look on the bottom of the router).\n\nIf wired, either cable or card could be bad.\nREset router and perform an IPCONFIG /RENEW on the computer.
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this is just the way the computer laptop connect to the internet.  this is a wireless laptop that can use any wireless connection.  the connection can be  one  from a home, school, the library or a coffee shop.\n\nI have one and right now I am at home, but I take it to school and the llibrary where they have wireless connections I can use to connect my laptop to the internet
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you firstly need a wireless card and router. most new laptops come pre-installed with a wireless card. so all you should have to do is buy a router. any electronics store and even wal-mart carry a large variety of routers. I personally use a microsoft router and have used it for quite some time and it have worked perfectly.
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I can only suggest that you buy a better router.  \n\nNow by wireless do you mean there is no router in your house and it comes from a different source?  If so get a better wireless router.  \n\nIf you have one in your house and it receives the signal for you then try getting closer to your router.  If this does not work your router may need to be replaced.\n\n\nAre you talking about a cell phone?  If so try getting a cell phone signal booster.  Try the link below to get an idea of what they do. \n\nIf you need more help email me and I can help you.\n\ngood luck.
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You can set up the security key  for your wireless network. It's like a password, everyone wants to use your network has to use this key.   \n\n. Because you will need a default password to access this feature, you should check the manual or any provided intruction to help you.
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http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ wireless connections explained here
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I could answer this in several ways, based on your level of technical expertise.\n\nSimply put, you need a wireless router or access point.  This will provide the "link" between your network and any wireless cards that are in your PCs.  The PCs to be attached to the network are called clients.\n\nYou can have either a Wireless B, Wireless G, or Wireless A network.  G is backward compatible with B (meaning you can, if the router is set to "mixed mode") run a Wireless B laptop in a Wireless G network ... it will just run slower.\n\nThere is also MIMO or 802.11n wireless, but this standard has NOT been ratified yet.  You can run 802.11b or g clients with it as well MIMO clients.\n\nAdditionally, it's 100% necessary to use some sort of encryption in your network.  Otherwise people will be able to monitor your network traffic and pick up passwords, account numbers, etc.  Obviously this is not likely to happen, but you can use either WEP or WPA and it's fairly painless.  Note the word fairly.\n\nI'm going to give you a bunch of links in the Sources section that will help you in more detail.
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The router needs to be secure and issue a password so that only other PC's or laptops with wireless connections can access the network using the password.\n\nUsually there may be 4 or more channels each with its password.\n\nOn the wireless laptop click CONNECT or VIEW AVAILABLE NETWORKS that will tell you if they are secure or not - if you connect to a secure connection you MUST have a password.
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Do you have a network card in your computer, or included with the existing computer board?  You need to run a host computer and have a network card in it, then it helps to control the router so you can contact other computers.\n\nI run my high-speed Internet connection into my cable router box, and then into my router.  I then run a wire to my PC Computer, and put a wireless card in my notebook.\n\nThis may help:\nThen you need a network card for each machine.  These cards talk with the router, and through it the modem, and then the Internet.  If you buy a wireless router then you will be paying more for that.  You will also need wireless cards to get the wireless benefit.  A wireless network is good if you have a portable machine (notebook) or if you don’t want to feed wires all over your house.  I use a wireless network and a wireless card for my notebook, and then I use a wire and wired card to connect my PC, since I don’t move it around.  I placed the modem near the PC to keep the wire short.  So it is possible to mix a wired connection and a wireless connection if you buy a wireless router.  I use a Linksys system with Linksys cards.  For the best performance I would make sure that my cards and router are from the same company.  (Linksys.com--routers:  http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115417027773&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FvisitorWrapper) (Linksys downloads:  http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=US%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Content_C1%26cid%3D1115416835852%26site%3DUS&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FvisitorWrapper)\n\nThick walls, like brick or concrete blocks, can block a wireless connection but the signal can still get through the walls (or the windows) and be received outside the house.  If this happens then it is possible for someone to hitch hike on your network and get free network access.  If you have a wireless router than it might be wise to get a firewall program to prevent people from entering your machine.  With a wired connection you system will be more secure, but you sacrifice the portability.  If you live in a residential area then few network hounds will try to steal your broadband connection.  I use Zone Alarm, which includes Cookie control and anti-spyware software.  It costs $40 per year (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_zap.jsp;jsessionid=EuaAEjwOb8Z3Czd62TO1PO38fnQ0zqVFQd5S8NLKVTzzeq3rakI8!1792791820!-1062696904!7551!7552!NONE?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en)\n\nInstall the cards in the computers.  With a notebook computer you can put the network card inside one of the slots on the computer, you don’t have to take it apart.  For a PC you have to take off the cover and plug in the new network card.\n\nThen go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial up Connections > Make new Connection.  Then follow the wizard.  If a driver is required then it will be included with the router, but usually they don’t need drivers.\n\nIf this is beginning to sound too complicated then you should get a computer pro to do it for you.  Best Buy offers the Geek Squad who will come out to your home to set things up, but it will cost more.  It is the best option though.  If you can bring both computers, cards, and router to a dealer then you can set the network up there, in their shop.  Then when you come home you can connect the network router to your modem.  This should work, but I can’t guarantee it.\n\nYou can buy the equipment on-line or buy it through eBay, but you will have to set up the Network yourself.  If you go to a computer store and purchase the equipment there then the salesman can give you advice on which system to buy and some hints on how to set it up.  It would be smart to either bring in your computers or to bring in a card from each machine to make sure that you get the proper network cards.  Most computer stores have an in-store-shop that can set up your network there.\n\nIf y
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connect to the router using a computer that is already connecting to the router...i.e. computer connected wiredly. usually...depending on the router...you connect using web browser...and in the address type in 192.168.0.1 and it should connect to your router...then set up the router to send wireless signals for your computer to connect wirelessly. Then on your computer, search for access point and connect...and there you go your connected
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You shouldn't use wireless network wizard because it sets network codes (don't worry) and unless your wireless router supports setting from XP it will just mess things up. You are best using the normal Network wizard to set up share folders, printer sharing, Internet and the workgroup settings (This is just a way of making a home network without a central server).\nAlso not linking you computers over the Internet (that would be unsafe and insecure) but over a private network.
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http://www.howstuffworks.com/router.htm
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buy a router\n\nA router (IPA pronunciation: [raʊtɚ] or [rutə(ɚ)]) is a computer networking device that forwards data packets across a network toward their destinations, through a process known as routing. Routing occurs at Layer 3 (the network layer i.e. Internet Protocol (IP)) of the OSI seven-layer protocol stack.\n\nA router acts as a junction between two or more networks to transfer data packets among them. A router is different from a switch. A switch connects devices to form a local area network (LAN).\n\n\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Router
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I believe most wireless routers enable you to place passwords and encryption.  Easiest way is to enable WPAKey and place a password in (normally >= 8 chars) then use that password to connect to your wifi network.
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If your laptop is fairly new you should already have a built-in wireless network card.  If you don't, you can purchase a wireless PC or USB card from your local computer store.\n\nIf you want to connect to your DSL at home you must also have a Wireless Access Point or Router.  Some DSL providers provide it for free when you sign up with the for a year.\n\nIf you want to use wireless Internet in Public Places such as coffee shop you must pay a fee (Some coffee shops offer wireless for free) in which case if you have a laptop with Windows XP it should automatically detect wireless networks withing range.
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Still go with a wireless router, but put a encrypted key on the router so only you have access to it.  I use this set up and it is a great way to share the DSL I have.