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    advent wifi help for beginer

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by shauny37, Jan 15, 2007.

  1. shauny37

    shauny37 Newbie

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    am using a advent 7016 laptop and want to know how to use the wifi.
    do i need a network adaptor to pick up my broadband connection.
    am pretty new to laptops.
     
    shauny37, Jan 15, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You either need to have a wireless router or take it to a hotspot to connect. Just make sure that you have a FW, and that the AV is current when you goto a public place. And for security reason do not do any thing that requires a password unless it is a encrypted page, then ask your self is this really necessary?.
     
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    shauny37 Newbie

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    havent a clue what you have just said lol.
    all i was wanting to do was use it at home to connect wirelessly, but has it got a built in card or do i need a adaptor.
     
    shauny37, Jan 15, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    All you need is a Wireless 11g Router.

    You specs show that it has a ADMtek ADM8211 wireless adapter.
     
    blue68f100, Jan 15, 2007
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    shauny37 Newbie

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    have got a belkin wireless router and a net gear wireless router.
    so does this mean the laptop should pick up one of the routers without a network card or adaptor and is there any settings i need to check as it has just been formated.
     
    shauny37, Jan 17, 2007
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Reezin14, Jan 17, 2007
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