I just got a laptop and want to set up a wireless it
I new and I realy dont know anything about setting this up
right now I have a SBC modem with 4 plug in in the back my desk top is pluged in to one of plugs. how would I go about setting up the laptop for wireless I dont want my desk top to be wireless just the laptop also want to later set up a wireless in my sons room for his desk top. so what do I need to buy and how do I set it up
Thanks Tim
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You'll need a Wireless Router.
How old is the laptop? It does have a wireless adapter in it right...If so which type? -
We did the same here in our flat today morning. We got a DLink wireless router, connected it to the wan port at the back of the modem. Connected the laptop to the router, entered into the admin / settings page with the login/password information from the manual, and set up wireless, with a WPA-PSK setting.. it was pretty easy with the admin / settings control panel.
So, as Maka said, you would need a wireless router and then follow the instructions. -
it a toshiba F55-Q504
also what type of wireles router do I need -
you can check the wireless adapter info from the device manager or type "msinfo32" without quotes in start > run and browse to "components" on the left panel, and look for the details on the right. -
Edit: Some Wireless N Routers if you choose to go that route. BTW, Wireless N is the latest Wireless Standard and is said to be faster than its 802.11a/b/g counterparts. -
OK thanks
also will this work if I want to run my laptop and another deck top and will I be able to play games on line or will it be to slow
Thanks Tim -
Yes the Wireless Router usually has 4 LAN Ports (look for this in the features/description) the desktop should be connected to Port 1 on the Wireless Router.
The speed is really limited by your ISP and the type of service you have. (ie; x amount of mb UP and x amount of mb Down.) I don't do online gaming so I can't say what speeds would be sufficient for online gaming. This will also depend on the type of gaming you are talking about as well. -
Ok thanks
Tim
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