Wireless Internet Connection?

Question

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?

steven troise · Answer

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.

jose33 · Answer

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!!!!!

volcano11 · Answer

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

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

Wireless Internet Connection?

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