Newbie question-M15x wireless question

The laptop already has everything it needs (wifi cards, built-in antennas) to communicate over WiFi. You can go down the street to the coffee shop or large book store and it will work.

Yes, many people use wireless routers at homes. Be sure to setup the security after you get it working. Just read the manual.

There are lots of tutorials on the Internet on how to setup wireless networks.

Thank you. I really just wanted to know the basics, if I was correct..as for the security, do you have any suggestions?

I purchased a 3yr McAfee Total Protection.

I think what Tesla is referring to is securing your wireless network against outside attack/abuse. Its important that you change the default user name and password for the admin access. Also set a WPA-PSK passkey encryption, personally i limit my access to specific MAC addresses so even if they know the pass they won't be able to log on. All this will be covered i the user manual and is available using the router firmware, you won't need to buy any additional security out side of your antivirus. The router will also likely have a firewall.

I know people that have taken the router out the box plugged it in and walled away because it connects to their computer fine, however it will also connect to anyone else to. if you see a wireless access point called Netgear or Linksys then you know its probably not been setup, this means you could login as admin and change all the settings and locking the owner out. Plus your giving everyone else free internet. My father in law is a prime example, i sit in his frontroom with my iPhone and lock him out of his own wireless system to prove a point.

Cobbie.

I really just wanted to know the basics, if I was correct..as for the security, do you have any suggestions?

http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wirelessproducts/a/howtobuildwlan.htm

I was refering to access control on your wireless router.

I purchased a Linksys E3000 High Performance 300Mbps Wireless-N Router. Im hoping that this will do the trick!! Thanks for the input. I have always used a desktop, and wanted the mobility of a laptop.