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December 25th, 2005 14:00

Wireless Internet Connection?

I recently recieved an Inspiron 2200.  Tried getting onto the internet at home, but it couldn't detect a connection anywhere.  I have no knowledge of wireless connections whatsoever, or laptops, for that matter.  The computer was supposed to come with a wireless card (is that what I need?) and in the slot for the card is a plastic piece.  I don't know if that's a card, or just a piece of plastic to keep the slot from getting dusty.  Is that what I'm missing?
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    steven troise

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    Posted December 25th, 2005 16:00

    yup that plastic piece is for dust protection and shipping saftey. Buy a linksys card  and take that plastic card out and slide the new card from the store in. you should pickup wireless with no problems. you do need a wireless router. i think linksys has a package deal comes with router and card. works well together.
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    Posted December 25th, 2005 17:00

    Hello,

    I just got a lap top and I don't know how to get connected to the internet.

     

    what do I need to do?  we have a dektop also that has verizon DSL, do I have to do something with that?  I am so confused

    HELP!!!!!

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    volcano11

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    Posted December 25th, 2005 19:00

    jose,

    You need to have a wireless network in order to connect to a wireless network.  If all you have right now is a dsl modem, you will need to get a wireless router and connect that to the modem so that the internet can be broadcast through your home over the wireless network.

    Steve

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