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    Wireless access

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by angeliamy, Apr 23, 2008.

  1. angeliamy

    angeliamy Newbie

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    I have the Acer Aspire 5610 series. I thought it had the wireless card in it when I bought it but it doesn't. If I purchase the Belkin N Wireless Notebook Card will that be all I need, besides the provider of course? I'm assuming if I purchase the card I should be able to plug and play so to speak. Does anyone know if this will work?
     
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    GrandAdmiral Notebook Evangelist

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    For wireless around the home all you should need is the wireless card and the supplied software. And a wireless router (if you only have a b or g router the N card should be backwards compatible). If you're talking about wireless as in totally mobile internet then the provider should provide you with the card (usually somewhat expensive).

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    I thought that's all I needed. I'm headed to a friends house that has a wireless router but my laptop is not. I'm was assuming if I purchased the Belkin N Wireless Notebook Card I should be able to get on her network. Thank you!
     
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    No problems. I had all sorts of problems when I set up my router/network but i've got them resolved now and its great! I can pick up my notebook and go watch tv while I work whenever I want LOL

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