how do I configure my laptop to have free wireless?
how do I configure my laptop to have free wireless?
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how do I configure my laptop to have free wireless?
Having free wireless depends on the wireless service provider. So you might have free wireless access at airports, restaurants, or universities, but not everywhere. You laptop must have a wireless card inbuilt. If you have brought a new laptop, the possibility is that it already has an in-built IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless card (since you mentioned that it is Wi-Fi- compatible). You can verify whether you have a wireless card or not using the following (assuming you have Windows XP):
1. Click on Start
2. Click on Control Panel
3. Double-click on the System icon
4. Select the Hardware tab and select Device Manager
5. Click on the + sign next to Network Adapters
6. If you see something like Intel Pro Wireless (or anything that refers to wireless), you already have a Wi-Fi wireless card!
If not, you can get an external PCMCIA wireless card. Windows XP automatically detects nearby wireles networks. Simply right-click on the wireless n/w icon in the system tray, select View Available Wireless Network and connect to the preferred network.
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