A modem (short for MOdulator DEModulator). It converts data into a stream of tones which can be transmitted over telephone lines. Sounds similar to a fax machine, if you've heard one.
Yes. You need a wireless network adapter card in your laptop or computer and a wireless router
yes
Ethernet cable or a special usb cable A-B
You need a XSATA Hookup/cable or an Xplorer 360 Hookup/cable.
The letter WAN means Wide Area Network and basically means a network connection to a wide network, which is considered your ISP. It is a simple hookup, either modem to computer or modem to router to computer.
The diagnostic connector is under the dash on the driver side.
It is under the hood, along the harness on the top of the firewall.
Most under dash driver's side. There isn't an OBD port on a 1986 ranger!!
The OBDII diagnostic port is under the dash to the right of the steering column.
"Hookup" implies getting together for sex. If that's what you mean, just tell him you really want to hookup.
Either a router connection and a modem, or a USB Stick Modem.
You can get a wireless hookup for your laptop with a cellphone company.