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    Accessing wireless with current internet connection?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Melanie, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. Melanie

    Melanie Notebook Guru

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    I currently get DSL through ATT,and was wondering if I am going to be able to access wireless internet for my laptop through the same internet connection that I have for my desktop? and how?
     
    Melanie, Jun 18, 2008
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  2. Chucklz_smiley

    Chucklz_smiley Notebook Consultant

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    im assuming you mean accessing it at home, all you need is a wireless DSL router, then u can wire that to ur desktop and it will provide wireless for ur laptop.
     
    Chucklz_smiley, Jun 18, 2008
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  3. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    All you need is a Wireless Router. You already have the DSL modem.
     
    blue68f100, Jun 18, 2008
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  4. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    You will also need a wireless adapter in your laptop.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 18, 2008
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