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    Network Connection: 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by inkyquills, Sep 2, 2005.

  1. inkyquills

    inkyquills Notebook Consultant

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    Does that mean the computer is WiFi able?
     
    inkyquills, Sep 2, 2005
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope, it just means, you can connect the ethernet cable from modem/router and you'll have internet access.
     
    coriolis, Sep 2, 2005
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    inkyquills Notebook Consultant

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    How can you tell whether or not a computer is ready for WiFi? Is there a way to check on the computer by going to System? Anything in particular to look for?
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, it depends what computer you have, but also if you have 802.11 wireless PCI card internally, so run diagnostic programs like Sandra and Everest.

    If it's a Centrino, its guaranteed to have WiFi.
     
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    what do you mean by "ready" ?

    are you asking if your notebook is able to connect wirelessly right now or are you asking if it's capable of connecting wirelessly with an upgrade?
     
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    Sorry, by ready I meant if the computer was able to connect wirelessly as it is, with no need to buy any extra cards or installing anything else.
     
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    Any new laptop bought today unless it is a low base model is going to have WiFi.
     
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    what make/model is it?

    if it came wifi ready, you will see some type of wifi configuration app in start/programs. you should also see some type of wifi status icon in your system tray.
     
    drumfu, Sep 2, 2005
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