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    dell desk and lap top

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by judyh, Dec 6, 2008.

  1. judyh

    judyh Newbie

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    I have a dell desk top windows 98 and just got a free dell inspiron lap top. I was told it worked I can turn it on but not get on the internet I want it to be wireless so I can travel with on my job.I have cox internet on my desk top What do I need to get to make the laptop wireless? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Judy
     
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    If it doesn't have built in wireless you will need either a USB WiFi adapter or one of the card wifi adapters depending on which model you have. You will also need a wireless router for at home access.
     
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