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  1. Dookie Sandwich

    Dookie Sandwich Member

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    i have a old deell latitude laptop and i have broadband internet. i right now have my laptop plugged into my modem directyl. can i buy a wireless router and use it to have a wirelress connection. all wiereless conections i seen have at least one computer hooked in the router. do you must have a computer hooked into the router or can it work with just modem hooked to roter. i also want my ps2 hooked up so i can playonline while my girl plays on the computer
     
    #1 Dookie Sandwich, Jan 25, 2007
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    You might need to use the wired lan to set up the wireless router but once you set it up, there is no reason why you need a wired computer.
     
    #2 pirc1, Jan 25, 2007
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    yes, it can work with just the modem hooked into the router
     
    #3 kaleidosky, Jan 25, 2007
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    It can work with just the modem hooked to the wireless router. But your Dell needs to have a wireless network adapter/card to be able to pick up the signal. I know yours is old am pretty sure that they didn't have the standard built in adapter. I use a Dell Inspiron 1150 and had to pay a lot more just to have the card built in. Can't believe I dished out more than a grand for this crappy laptop almost 2 and a half years ago. It still works well and runs real fast so have no intention on replacing it anytime soon..
     
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  5. Lil Pun

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    #5 Lil Pun, Jan 25, 2007
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    No. His post is related to wireless nOtworking.
     
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    my usb adapter at home is jacked up.

    i think it trys to connect, but it wont. any suggestions?


    i tried to unistall its stuff like its drivers and stuff like that, but then when it does it says it has some issues with it.

    do i need to buy another one? I don't have 50 bucks on hand with me. I was thinking of stealing an old hags bag, and use her money to buy it.
     
    #8 Kam, Jan 25, 2007
  9. Kam

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    im getting ready to go home so its gonna be hard to access the board.
     
    #9 Kam, Jan 25, 2007
  10. Kam

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    hello.

    I am having trouble connecting to the internets.

    I have a wireless setup at home. I connect via a usb adapter.

    It's a netgear thing. my computer can pick up a wireless thing. i mean that's what it says.

    basically, modem is connected to the router,

    my usb adapter picks up the signal, i connect to the internet, and post about High School Musical on the clutchfans message board.

    It sees the signal from the router. distance isnt a problem, because, it's about, I don't know five feet from it? It' tries to connect, but it won't.

    It makes me sad. :(

    is it the usb adapter? is it fried?

    how much is an ethernet cable? I only have 8 bucks right now. i have to go to some ladies house in 25 minutes to go pick up some money, but i don't feel like talking with her parents.
     
    #10 Kam, Jan 27, 2007
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    Is this serious, Kam?

    Sounds like you need the key on a shared WAP system... err, something.

    Just reset the modem if you never use a password.

    Or find the "release" button in the config software... then "reconnect."

    Or go to the library. Oh wait. :)
     
    #11 IROC it, Jan 27, 2007
  12. Kam

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    Dude, that's what I did all day.


    other than work.
     
    #12 Kam, Jan 28, 2007
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    HA HA YOUR INTERNETS NAME IS DOOKIE SANDWICH
     
    #13 thadeus, Jan 28, 2007
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    while you smart guys are here, i might as well

    whats the cheapest way for me to hook up to a modem in a house thats opposite mine? i'm not stealing, they know it and im gonna share the cost.
    is there some small wireless device i can plug into their 4 port modem and my laptop? our houses are probably only 30-40 meters away, if not less. if i use a wireless router, do i need a booster?
     
    #14 fba34, Jan 28, 2007
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