yes i do realize im a noob, so how does wireless work w/ a laptop anyways? do you just go to a hotspot then its automaticly connected? and whats the deal with this bandwith stealing thing? will a wireless slowdown speed connection?
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Hotspots can be free or paid. If you go to a location that is free, you should be able to connect easily. If it's paid, then you'll usually be able to connect and load a subscription/signin page.
For hotspots in your area, check out our directory.
http://notebookreview.jiwire.com/
Brian
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Also know there is wireless freedom available; no looking for hotspots and no using routers or base stations if you are in a Verizon Broadband area. Greatest thing since sliced bread if you have the bucks ($80 per month). I can watch streaming broadband video from sites like these:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/view/
http://mediahopper.com/portal.htm
with my baby T250 Vaio:
http://homepage.mac.com/bhardy3/PhotoAlbum38.html
anywhere in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area where I live even in a moving vehicle.
For more info:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1770717,00.asp
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Most laptops have a switch that activates the Wi-Fi. When you turn it on, then it'll detect nearby hotspots in your area and ask if you want to connect. Don't leave it on if there aren't any hotspots or it'll just drain the battery life.
Supreme wireless noob
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Mikhael77, Mar 11, 2005.