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    Connecting to a wireless LAN via router, possible?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by red_chief, Sep 5, 2004.

  1. red_chief

    red_chief Notebook Consultant

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    I have a desktop which has a DLink DI614+ Router which is connected to a
    DSL modem.
    But the computer will be used so I will be left with only the router.


    Having a wireless LAN card on my laptop, is it possible to connect to the internet via the router?

    (My laptop has no ethernet port...If I can't use the wireless LAN card then have to buy a PCMCIA ethernet card[xx(][xx(][xx(])
     
    red_chief, Sep 5, 2004
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  2. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, that should work.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
    http://pbase.com/joneill
     
    bootleg2go, Sep 5, 2004
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