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Assuming antennae is good maybe not picking up wifi signal-ensure wireless turned on in modem. All avail. networks should show and strongest should be closest modem.
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Can you use your laptop as a PC network adapter?
I set up my obsolete laptop as a temporary wifi hotspot. If that is what you are asking, then yes.
What is the purpose of using a smartphone as a modem?
It allows me to use my laptop to connect to the internet when I am in an area that does not have WIFI or a Hotspot.
How can you use your wifi on your laptop to go on the internet for free?
Connect to an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot or connect to a secure Wi-Fi hotspot and know the password.
When using your psp to access the internet in free WiFi hotspots do you need that 16 digit access code thing to get online?
Depending on where you are connecting to. If you are connecting to your home, or somebody's WiFi connection, you may need the access code. If you are connecting to a free wifi hotspot (at McDonalds, Gloria Jeans, Starbucks etc) you will not have to.
What kind of service do you need for you obtain internet wherever you go with your laptop?
The laptop needs to be able to use wifi , and what is known as a 'hotspot' in the area where you want to use the laptop. A hotspot is a site providing Internet access over a wireless local area network.
What does android ap do?
It is basicly a wifi hotspot from an android device. It uses the mobile data on your phone and sends it through wifi so you can use your mobile data on your laptop/other wifi abled devices
What is a WiFi hotspot used for?
A Wifi hotpot allows for users who have electronics with Wifi capabilities to connect the Wifi without cost. A hotspot would be on that is known to have Wifi available.
How do you get wifi personal hotspot on a iPod touch 4g?
you can connect from your ipod in a wifi hotspot but you cant turn it into a hotspot because the ipod is not a router
Does a laptop require any extra equipment to access the internet in a wifi hotspot?
If it is a new laptop, no. Most laptop now a days have a built in WiFi card. If its an older laptop, you might need to get a Wifi Card. You can purchase these at any good electronic store. USB are the most universal and will work with any computer. You can also purchase a PCMCIA card that will fit into the slot on the side of the laptop
Why does your phone keep saying if you want a wifi hotspot?
Because you may be using an application in which requires wifi. Or you have an application that needs wifi or there is hotspot near
If there is wifi does a laptop computer need anything else to connect to internet?
To connect to the internet via wifi you will need: A wifi enabled laptop/pc OR a wifi card/adapter. A wifi router/network with the internet connection connected to it. As long as your router is set-up correctly and your laptop is fairly new you shouldn't have any trouble connecting to the internet.
Do i need wireless capability on a laptop?
Yes, if you wish to use your laptop away from home using someone else's wifi network, or using a hotspot. At home, rather than wifi, you could use an ethernet cable to wire directly to your router.
