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    I've searched and couldn't find a solution to my question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by poland, May 26, 2008.

  1. poland

    poland Notebook Enthusiast

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    WAN
    This is one of the options I have to put in my laptop. I am going to the university of texas during the summer and have no intention of subscribing to any service. Should I just disregard it or do I need it to connect to the university's service?
     
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  2. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    I would, first of all, most likely the fees is included on your general fees, plus you need internet to connect with your university web site account to choose your classes, keep track of your grades, get university messages, teacher's web pages, etc.
     
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You do need a wireless card, which comes standard in every laptop built today. You do not need an Mobile Aircard, which is used to receive data from cellular towers.
     
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  4. poland

    poland Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I have a wireless card
    Intel Wireless WiFi Link a/g/n but the WWAN is different
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    How so? If you don't mind, a more precise description of what's involved (type of network, suggested equipment, etc) would be most helpful.
     
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    Sparky 1720 Notebook Consultant

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    Poland,

    if you have a built in Ethernet Port and a WiFi AGN card that should be all you need at T.U. :p

    They *might* have you install a VPN client for WiFi but hopefully they are using PPTP or some variant that is built in to windows already. You shouldnt need WPAN or WWAN or anything else to get on their network.
     
    Sparky 1720, May 27, 2008
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