Wireless network connections work best with broadband (Cable or DSL) internet connections, neither of which tie up a phone line. You would also need a wireless router to connect to the cable or dsl modem and a wireless network card in the computer to connect wirelessly to the router. If you have dialup internet service, then it can be done wirelessly, but you need two computers and a complicated setup in order to make it work. A dialup internet service will always tie up the phone line.
on an unrelated note, you should ask your dialup provider if they support something called v92 or "modem on hold" ... if they do and you have call waiting it may be possible for you to receive and make phone calls without having close your internet session
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Wireless network connections work best with broadband (Cable or DSL) internet connections, neither of which tie up a phone line. You would also need a wireless router to connect to the cable or dsl modem and a wireless network card in the computer to connect wirelessly to the router. If you have dialup internet service, then it can be done wirelessly, but you need two computers and a complicated setup in order to make it work. A dialup internet service will always tie up the phone line.
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December 30th, 2004 05:00