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    built in wireless; need router too?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by aaronwill, Jan 31, 2010.

  1. aaronwill

    aaronwill Newbie

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    Hi,

    I just bought an HP Pavilion dv6-2173cl
    which has a built-in wireless router; do I also need an external router?

    Susan
     
    aaronwill, Jan 31, 2010
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    Well, considering that no laptop has a built in router, yes, you're going to need an external one. Your laptop has a built in wireless card which will connect to the router.
     
    Patrick, Jan 31, 2010
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    aaronwill Newbie

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    Thank you --

    Susan
     
    aaronwill, Jan 31, 2010
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