What does wireless mean.

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I don't know that I have ever gotten a strait simple answer to this question. If I buy a laptop that says something like '802.11B/G WIRELESS LAN' on the box is all I then need a 'Wireless-G Broadband Router' to get on the internet? I have cable coming in to my desktop. I am assuming that all I need do is hook this router up somewhere in the link. Does the above statement on the laptop mean it already has what is needed inside it? Is it worth paying $20 extra for Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster?

Bay Wolf · Answer

I would suggest that you take a look at these two web sites:   http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm Describes how to set up a wireless network   http://computer.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htm Describes how to set up a home network.   In my opinion, if you are using the wireless network to just access the internet, then there is no need to get the SpeedBooster system.  It will be a waste of money.   If you get a '802.11B/G Wireless Lan' in your computer, then you will need a router.   You will hook up the cable connection into the router.  Then the wireless computer can talk to the router and 'route' the connection to the internet.   You will need to get a router that has some ethernet ports on the back so that you can hard wire you desktop to it.  I am assuming that your desktop has an ethernet connection.

zroboy · Answer

I really don't know what an ethernet connection is. I have a dimension 3000 desktop bought June 2005. My cable now comes to a box rented from the cable co. There is then a cable going to the computer. Almost looks like a larger telephone type connection. Without pulling the thing out- I can't remember if that goes to the 'network connector' or the 'modem connector' as they are named on my setup sheet.   I took a quick look at the two links above and think they will be of great help. Have to get to work now.

RoadiJeff · Answer

The Ethernet connection is the cable that is currently connecting your computer to the modem.  You said it looks like a phone line, which it does, but if you examine it closely you'll see that the plugs are a bit larger.

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