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    Supreme wireless noob

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Mikhael77, Mar 11, 2005.

  1. Mikhael77

    Mikhael77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    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?
     
    Mikhael77, Mar 11, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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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

    www.BargainPDA.com | www.DigitalCameraReview.com | www.NotebookReview.com | www.SpotStop.com | www.TabletPCReviewSpot.com
     
    Brian, Mar 11, 2005
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  3. buddy1065

    buddy1065 Notebook Evangelist

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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

    17" Powerbook 1.5 Ghz, Vaio T250 1.2 Ghz
     
    buddy1065, Mar 11, 2005
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  4. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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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.
     
    Rahul, Mar 14, 2005
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