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January 1st, 2008 21:00

How To Do? Wireless Internet Connection

I have a Dell Inspiron 9400 laptop that I purchased back in 2006. I am now using it at work and I need a wireless internet hookup. How do I do that? I've been using the internet for years, but I have no idea of how to get the machine out on the net wirelessly. Please, can anybody tell me what I have to do?

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January 1st, 2008 22:00

You need a wireless network to connect to.  This usually involves first having a broadband (cable or dsl) internet connection and a wireless router that connects to the cable or dsl modem.   When you are within range of the wireless router (less than 300 feet under ideal, line of site conditions) you connect to the router and thus to the internet.   Otherwise, you would need to go to a wireless hotspot (cafes, libraries, hotels, airports), where some offer free service and others offer service for a fee.
 
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January 2nd, 2008 05:00

i am thinking that you might have a wireless card  installed in your inspiron 9400, if not , you would need an adapter card.. your 9400 is probably not set up for wireless n stanard, so if you get a wireless n router, you will have to get a wireless n adapter card for your notebook... if you get a router that supports mimo technology, also have to get the adapter card too. setting up wireless and ecription is probablly something not for  a amateur.


Message Edited by ronss on 01-02-2008 01:30 AM

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