laptop

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by kathy1

how does a wireless router work?

hi kathy. do you intend on using dial-up internet, dsl internet, cable internet, or other?

if you intend on using dial-up internet, you will need to make sure that your laptop has a standard modem built in. on many systems now, that is an extra option that you will have to double-check for. and really, i have never heard of using dialup with a router. i just wanted to cover most of the bases. anywa!

otherwise: you'll use an ethernet cable to connect the modem provided by your ISP to the wireless router. in most cases, you will need to get a wireless network card to pop into the lap-top. the wireless router will send a signal to that card. if you want to take your laptop around with you and get online at various businesses, etc., your wireless network card will - in most cases - detect that a signal is available for you to pick up.

i have 2 desktop computers and a laptop. the desktops are more powerful and easier to fix, but it is convenient to carry the laptop around.