Quick questions on WI FI

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  1. slim23

    slim23 Member

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    k im new to the Laptop world and i would like to know what it is i would have to get to connect to the internet no matter where i am in the world and would i need an ISP to do so

    all i know is that it involves WiFi

    so please help im am going away for busniess would like some help on this A.S.A.P THANKS in advance :)
     
    slim23, Nov 28, 2005
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  2. SypherTek

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    OKay well first of all does your laptop have a wireless adapter built in. if it does your pretty much ready to go. if not youll need to get one of theses

    http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=NEA-WL100GD
    (not specifically that one)

    Its a wireless card it will allow you to pick up wireless networks that are nearby and aslong as there not protected you can access them and use the net for free.

    However this wont work no matter where you are in the world you need to be within the range of a wireless network signal.

    You can also get a 3G card this will allow you to pick up 3G internet no matter where you are but its a bit crappy really

    hope this helps
     
    SypherTek, Dec 6, 2005
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    I worked on developing the 3G system in the UK for Vodafone.
    I wouldn't describe it as crappy at all.
    Obviously depending on coverage, a connection speed of 384K over the phone network is pretty good.
    It actually works out at slightly faster than working on ISDN (real world speed), but then it is practically anywhere in the UK 70% coverage.
     
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  4. SypherTek

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    ok so its not crappy but its not brilliant if your in an area where there are several people all using 3G net it slows up pretty good
     
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    i thank you very much and i actually have two laptops one has the built in wirless and the other does not but your comments help dramaticly but one quick one what about useing the phone to connect i ssen that b4 i don't know much about this technology i am failry new to the laptop worl so excued the newbie question lol thanks in advance
     
    slim23, Dec 6, 2005
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  6. SypherTek

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    if you have a broadband connection then you can get a wireless router that will connect to the net without having to use a pc. im not sure if you can get anything like this that will connect to a dial up connection though.

    You can use your mobile phone to connect to the net but i wouldnt advise it as its very slow
     
    SypherTek, Dec 7, 2005
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