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Does a laptop need a special modem to access the net wireless and is it separate from a land line modem?
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∙ 17y ago
Yes it does. It can be in the form of a PCMCIA slot wireless modem or a USB wireless modem.
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Laptop with a wireless card from Verizon can you attach a wireless router to your laptop and use it as an access point?
No. You can not attach a router and use a standard Verizon Wireless aircard as a wireless access point. This is why they have MiFi which is essentially a wireless access point.
If wireless laptop is not near an access point is a router needed?
If the access point has a wireless interface and if your laptop supports the wireless network type, no you do not need a router. <><><><><> If the laptop is not near enough to an access point, it will not be able to connect. The router is immaterial.
How can i access files on a different laptop through wireless?
A wireless connection only creates the pathway, it does not control the access. The answer will depend on the configuration of the laptop, but it is possible and common to do it.
Is there anyway to trace the physical location of wireless connection for free internet to find the source to bring my laptop closer?
You can purchase a special wifi spot finder, or find special software for your laptop which allows to trace wifi access points.
What equipment does one need to setup laptop wireless internet access?
The main equipment you need to set up laptop wireless internet access is a functioning wireless adapter and a router connecting to the internet. You also need to be in signal range of the router.
What is wy-fy?
I think you mean WI-FI. It's just a nickname for wireless access. If your laptop is WI-FI capable then it can access wireless access points. Generally for Internet access.
If you have got a non wireless internet modem and you also have a laptop ha do you get internet on your laptop without plugging in?
You need to add a wireless access point to your wired internet.
What are some general steps needed in order to get access to mobile internet using a laptop?
To get access to mobile internet using a laptop one must have wireless card in their laptop or use a wireless dongle. 3G or 4G can be used and one must purchase usage online or have a contract.
Wifi ready laptop and you cant access the internet?
WiFi ready just means you have a wireless card you need an internet connected wireless network available to access the internet.
If your buying a laptop which one do you buy to get internet access?
All can get Internet access you just need a wireless Internet router nearby.
Employees of a company connect their wireless laptop computers to the enterprise LAN via wireless access points that are cabled to the Ethernet ports of switches At which layer of the three-layer hie?
access level
How do you connect laptop to laptop by wireless?
through wireless modem
