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| Thread ID: 85513 | 2007-12-13 01:43:00 | Can some explain wireless to me please:confused: | fluffydog (11346) | Press F1 |
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| 620767 | 2007-12-13 01:43:00 | Just got a new laptop...... it is wireless capable. Can someone tell me in non-computer jargon how it works. Like I know the airport is a hotspot... can I go out there and just start using the internet like if I was plugged into my broadband modem at home? What do I need to make it work like at home. and when we take it overseas what do i have to do so that I don't get a humungous bill for using the net o'seas. Thanks in advance:dogeye: |
fluffydog (11346) | ||
| 620768 | 2007-12-13 02:01:00 | Like I know the airport is a hotspot... can I go out there and just start using the internet like if I was plugged into my broadband modem at home? Yes, you can, but it depends if the wifi connection (You can find out more about wifi here: en.wikipedia.org) is a free wifi hotspot or that you have to pay for it. What do I need to make it work like at home. You will need another &/or new modem/ router that is wireless capable, then you will be able to use the internet almost any where in your house on your laptop :D and when we take it overseas what do i have to do so that I don't get a humungous bill for using the net o'seas. You won’t get a humungous bill for using the net overseas ;), All you need to do is look out for signs that say there is a wifi internet access in an internet café or signs for a wifi hotspot, or even use your laptop to try & find any open wifi hotspots (This is called war diving (wikipedia should have the info on it), you may be lucky to find free wifi hotspots or you may have to pay for access to them. Who’s your ISP by the way?, if your with Xtra then you can use any of there wifi hotspots for free in till the end of Jan 2008!! www.telecom.co.nz I Hope this helps :) |
stu161204 (123) | ||
| 620769 | 2007-12-13 02:12:00 | Edit: I think Stu covered that quite well.... :p |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 620770 | 2007-12-13 03:49:00 | Cheers Stu..... I will look into Wiki P. Our ISP is Clearnet at home(broadband) but xtra Dial up at work. I know seems backwards but I work mainly from home and we only have minimal useage at work. | fluffydog (11346) | ||
| 620771 | 2007-12-13 03:54:00 | Be aware that using "hotspots" means that you are using your computer with an unsecure connection. This means that you are at risk of others capturing and analysing your information such as emails, passwords and credit card numbers. If you have file sharing enabled they can also get direct access to your hard disk. There are ways of minimising the risks but you cannot be totally safe from others eavesdropping your connection. |
FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 620772 | 2007-12-13 03:55:00 | One more question. When I was at the airport the other day I notice a couple of people using laptops with a little aerial thingy out the side...... whats that? | fluffydog (11346) | ||
| 620773 | 2007-12-13 04:03:00 | One more question. When I was at the airport the other day I notice a couple of people using laptops with a little aerial thingy out the side...... whats that? Wireless modem |
Bantu (52) | ||
| 620774 | 2007-12-13 04:25:00 | Thanks FoxyMX :) Wireless modem Using the Mobile phone network. |
stu161204 (123) | ||
| 620775 | 2007-12-13 20:19:00 | Thanks Everyone.... really appreciate the help | fluffydog (11346) | ||
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