getting ready for the internet. Please help

Question

Okay I just bought a used latitude cpt from a college student. The notebook was rarely used and has no internet connection. So what is my first step to obtaining a internet connection? I have SBC DSl in my dorm in which my PC is hooked up to. Please help!! Ditzy Blonde

jspblair · Answer

okay...but does my notebook need a ethernet card?

jmwills · Answer

Get a router wich will 'split' the connection for both mahcines to use. http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/http://www.theeldergeek.com/quick_guide_to_simple_file_sharing.htmhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx

Unidvd · Answer

Call SBC and they will walk you though the setup. It should take about 5 minutes.

jmwills · Answer

You laptop will either need a wireless card for connection to a wireless router or a wired connection to a wired router.  Google is a wonderful learning tool.

jspblair · Answer

Thanks to everyone who has helped me with my first notebook...you all are very wonderful and I know I will be posting more questions even though it might not have anything to do with networking and internet "LOL"

So the big question for all of you. what is a good router to use for dsl and what brand of wireless card should I buy?

"Ditzy Blonde"

Unidvd · Answer

Linksys makes the best DSL router. linksys is a division of Cicso the world's leader in networking. Another good brand is Netgear. It should cost about $70.

jspblair · Answer

Thanks so much unidvd. I just called Best Buy and they actually have Linksys on sale. What about a wireless card?...I don't want to get robbed by getting sold on something that I can get cheaper.

Unidvd · Answer

I would go with the Linksys wireless card also. My Linksys router is 6 years old and works perfectly! If you go the there website, you will find an 800 number for sales/support. They answer really fast and can tell you the best product for your needs. Good luck. By the way I don't work for them:}

jmwills · Answer

Definitely stick with the same model router and wireless card.  You will get better tech support from the maker.  D-Link and Netgear both make excellent products as does Linksys.  right now, it's hard to say one is better than the other.

jspblair · Answer

Thanks sooooo much jim and unidvd. You guys (or gals) are just so cool...smooches to you both. I am buying both items this weekend and I hope everything works out okay. I will let you know how it goes. I hope someday I will be smart as you so I can help out my fellow gals!! :) SMOOCHES!!

"Ditzy Blonde"

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getting ready for the internet. Please help

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