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Comment from Mark J on 2011-12-24

2011-12-24T11:16:49Z

@Brad
You're right, it does look a little unclear. The second thing is being within range of the WiFi signal.

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Comment from Brad on 2011-12-23

2011-12-24T00:13:31Z

In the article you started with "You need two things to connect to that local hotspot - one you can probably buy at any computer store, but the other might be harder to come by." I get the USB plug in but I guess I'm blind and can't find the other thing mentioned. What was the second thing? A router?

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Comment from ROBERT on 2011-12-06

2011-12-06T09:45:09Z

The answers are just so good, thanks

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Comment from Marie on 2011-11-20

2011-11-21T02:48:51Z

The links only take me to the cisco website. I don't know what I'm looking for so from there I'm a little stumped. Could you update the links?
Thanks!

Done!

23-Nov-2011

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Comment from jehu on 2011-07-21

2011-07-22T06:26:43Z

you will realise that it was very easy if you had a laptop.wy dont you get yourself one?

anyway here is how:

simply get a wireless network adapter for less than $10 and simply mount it on the pci slot!

and there is that message:new hardware detected.
Drive it and you are good to go.

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Comment from imtiyaz on 2011-07-12

2011-07-12T17:17:01Z

HI, I have a lenova laptop and samsung wifi enabled mobile. i want to connect to internet using my laptop through my wifi internet on mobile. How can i do that ...I tried to but not able to connect..

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Comment from vamshi on 2011-06-14

2011-06-14T09:48:17Z

need a long range usb wifi adaptors!

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Comment from venktesh dr on 2011-04-24

2011-04-24T07:47:20Z

hello sir , im venky & im having hp compaq nx6310, laptop & i want to know , how to connect wlan internet to laptop.

right now i am having motoraker e6 mobil & i connected net through airtel g p r s via bluetooth.

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Comment from alan lemaitre on 2011-04-22

2011-04-22T21:47:33Z

are usb longrange adapters any better thanthe built in acer Nplify802.11b/g/n or a waste of money.

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Comment from Ahmad Shakib on 2011-04-15

2011-04-15T16:01:19Z

Sir, I have my loptop with modil 5100 Dill so i have a blackberry modil 9100 i want to use the remoe controll.
My mobile has an option that i have to establish a WiFi connection then i can use the remote controll.

Now i want to help me how can i find and use that ?

Thank You.

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Comment from Tim on 2011-03-16

2011-03-16T09:45:25Z

So, I did what you said: i got a usb wi fi adaptor. but after running all the activation setup steps...nothing happens. i can select a "unsecured" connection but when i go to log onto the internet, it says i explorer cant open the website(any of them). What do i try next? please help

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Comment from sandesh on 2011-02-28

2011-02-28T18:13:25Z

sir how can i use wi-fi in my dextop. and i m having wi-fi of broadband. but im not useing.

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Comment from ololo chukwuemeka bright on 2011-02-26

2011-02-26T11:48:11Z

sir
pls kindly help me on how to connect desktop to the internet for free.i want abroadband connection of about 400MB/sec over long distances.pls help i have spent money and i aint gat solutions.

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Comment from Anna on 2011-02-19

2011-02-19T18:02:49Z

We already have the wireless router. But I wanna connect it to my desktop. I've tried to read the instruction. And it's no use. What should I do???

If the article doesn't help I'm not sure how much clearer I can make it. As outlined in it you need to add a wireless adapter to your system.

19-Feb-2011

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Comment from Andrea on 2011-02-13

2011-02-13T14:19:03Z

I have internet in my house, from a service for my laptop. What new hardware do I need to connect my desktop?

No way for me to know without knowing what you already have. Try this article: How should I set up my home network?

13-Feb-2011

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Comment from Andrea on 2011-02-13

2011-02-13T14:16:57Z

I have a wireless internet connection for my laptop already in my home. But I am getting a new desktop, How do I use the wireless connector, for my desktop? Do I have to buy a new modem? What do I have to do to connect to the internet?

You just need to get a wireless network adapter for your desktop. That can be an expansion card you install inside, or any of the USB WiFi adapter.

13-Feb-2011

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Comment from Rosebud on 2010-10-26

2010-10-26T14:58:01Z

We are next to a RV park at our lake house we visit a couple of days a month and the owner is a friends saying , Hey, I don't care who uses it so we can do it with our laptop but was wondering if we might get more than one bar reception with our new desk top computer? Do you think it would pick up a stronger signal? Thanks so much

It's not it being a desktop that would make a difference - it's the quality of the wireless card you'll get for it, as well as the quality and location of the antenna that it will use. If you can connect the antenna external to the RV somehow that could help a lot.

27-Oct-2010

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Comment from mejo on 2010-08-27

2010-08-28T06:22:11Z

how much a usb device will cost ?

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Comment from Shashank on 2010-08-04

2010-08-04T08:40:24Z

Actually i wanted an external usb wifi device,, so that i can attach the antenna to wall outside ma window, n get the connectivity inside ma room.. coz i get network outside ma room n not inside ma room.. can i get the usb cable i mean of a larger lenght for it?

There are USB extension cables that you could use.

07-Aug-2010

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Comment from catherine on 2010-07-03

2010-07-03T14:38:06Z

thank u so much it really help me a lot your so kind. Gb!

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Comment from Art O'Shea on 2010-06-05

2010-06-05T08:46:29Z

I got a refurbished Dell laptop that was "Internet ready" for my ward, I am his payee, he is disabled. I took it to Seattle Laptop and got the max memory for it then took it home here to setup for him. I was surprised that it had no problem finding a lot of free Internet selections so I bought a Edimax wifi card for my Dell Dimension 8300 and an antenna for it. I could get Linksys on it but when I disconnected from Comcast I couldn't connect. Any suggestions?
Thank you.

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Comment from j l frandsen on 2010-06-03

2010-06-03T16:02:25Z

Charles, chill out. Making threats doesn't make for friendly conversation.
If you don't have a secure wifi connection, why?
If your unsecured wifi is leaking out all over the place, how will you know who is using it?
I, also, am not a lawyer, but I'd be willing to bet that comparing using someone's wifi without permission to walking uninvited into your house won't work out for you in court.

Just make sure you're connection is secured. Save yourself from a lot of useless stress and useless lawyers.

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Comment from chaka zulu on 2010-05-20

2010-05-20T23:12:39Z

You said "first the easy part"... what's the second or third part if any?.

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Comment from marcus speight on 2010-05-16

2010-05-17T02:27:33Z

Maybe you need a new laptop or get closer to the neighbor

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Comment from sikspakk on 2010-05-16

2010-05-17T02:05:23Z

Charles....it's not stealing if the connections are open. Everyone has the option of securing their connection with a ten digit WEP or WPA security code. If you elect to not do that then you are allowing it through implied consent....no crime. If you have a key and it gets stolen or hacked then the law has been broken.

I am not a lawyer, but I do not believe that your statement is true. That's like saying it's ok for people to come into your house uninvited if the door is unlocked. An open WiFi does not imply consent, IMO.

17-May-2010

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Comment from Jasimeen on 2010-05-16

2010-05-16T17:37:59Z

I HAVE A PSP AND A LAPTOP...I USED TO CAN CONNECT TO MY NEIGHBORS WIRELESS INTERNET BUT HER NAME ISNT POPPIN UP ON THE LAPTOP..BUT WHEN I GET ON THE PSP AND USE NETWORKING CONNECTIONS SHES ON THERE..EVERYBODYS CONNECTIONS ARENT COMMING UP ANYMORE.??????CAN SUMBODY HELP ME

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Comment from Charles Tilley on 2010-05-06

2010-05-06T18:40:51Z

Yes, you can connect you desktop to a Wi-Fi connection, as my desktop has a built in adapter & internal antenna for it. In fact, I use it (through my legit wireless router that I pay for) as my main connection. But regarding connecting to a legal hotspot or a neighbor's connection, you best ask permission, or possibly face legal action. I pay with my own money for my high speed (7mbps) connection, and no one had better slow my speed because they're a freeloader. It's not like when walking by a house, or your next door neighbor has an apple tree, and it hangs over into your yard, the fruit is yours for the picking. Slow down my connection w/o my permission, you better get an attorney, and fast. It's called stealing, no matter how anyone tries to justify it. The same goes as far as wireless phones are concerned, there are federal laws that apply to these actions. Mooch off of a service that I pay for, you will pay a lot more in the end.

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Comment from Joyce on 2010-05-03

2010-05-03T13:49:01Z

Your reaction is excellent and enlightening especially to a novice like me. I�ll have to stress you�ve supplied all information in clear, simple language that now I feel like an expert while I�m just a novice. So, I�ll check if all that's required for wireless internet is there or go to wired connection. Furthermore, I�ll be all eyes on other topics in your newsletters.

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Comment from muhammad bilal on 2010-04-25

2010-04-25T09:35:07Z

i have a hitachi pentium4 laptop hifi enabled and i connect nokia n81 wifi ,but not to be connected ,please help me ,

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Comment from rishi doshi on 2010-03-23

2010-03-23T11:13:11Z

Hi, I have a weird question. I want to connect the PC (which doesnt have wifi) to a wifi network. Wat i have is a nokia 5800 phone which has wifi. I wanna connect PC to 5800 using USB, and hook onto the wifi therafter. how do i go about it?

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Comment from Christina on 2010-02-23

2010-02-23T21:58:18Z

I have two computers. A laptop, and a Desktop. We need the desktop hooked up wireless. From our own connection. Im sick of having the cord going from one room to my own.

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Comment from chetan jethe on 2010-02-19

2010-02-20T06:21:56Z

hello, sir i have acer laptop which have wifi connection, i m getting signals of wireless connection but i cant configure to network, can you tell me how to configure it ...plz help me ..

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Comment from jon on 2010-02-17

2010-02-17T19:37:19Z

Question about the last issue in the article... how do i secure my own information (computer)from being accessed or my information that is sent as well? I have used an open hot spot but have never had an issue as of yet (knock on wood). is there a program to protect myself from accessing the open hot spot?
thanks

This article: How do I stay safe in an internet cafe?

18-Feb-2010

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Comment from Laurie on 2010-02-07

2010-02-07T21:14:56Z

Hello, I read the entire article but haven't found my exact situation. I have set up a wireless network using a Linksys WRT54G-BP router. I have permission to connect to my landlord's WIFI. What I found is that I can only be connected to one or the other - either the WIFI or my wireless network. Is it possible to connect to both? Thanks!

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Comment from Gary on 2010-02-05

2010-02-05T19:53:55Z

How would set up a wireless without a key? adhoc?

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Comment from suraj on 2010-02-04

2010-02-04T14:31:20Z

hello, sir i have acer laptop which have wifi connection, i m getting signals of wireless connection but i cant configure to network, can you tell me how to configure it ...plz help me ..

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Comment from Geroge on 2010-01-25

2010-01-25T15:36:49Z

I have a desktop with built-in wireless. Do I need something else to connect to a hotspot

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Comment from Ankit on 2010-01-23

2010-01-23T08:22:05Z

what is thw wifi range of normal wifi available in laptops.....????

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Comment from Dennis S. Sheboygan, WI on 2010-01-22

2010-01-22T17:11:37Z

will this adapter allow my desktop(XP) to share its active LAN with my daughters nearby laptop(VISTA), with internal wifi capabilility? More specifically, my desktop "transmitting" to my laptop.

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Comment from Naomi on 2010-01-19

2010-01-20T02:38:08Z

I purchased a linksys wireless network adapter card and installed it in my desktop. I can get the internet (public wifi) for free which is great. However, the connection is unbearably slow. How can I speed it up? My laptop connects to the same network with 4 bars and is fast enough. I have put them side by side and there is still a difference so location isn't an issue. Please help!

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Comment from Kate on 2010-01-12

2010-01-12T17:47:20Z

I have 2 laptops in my home which are both running off the same wireless adapter I have (I have a modem and router in one [motorola]). My brother just gave me his Dell PC (maybe 4 yrs old). How do I get this on my wireless connection like my other computers?[edited]

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Comment from Jackie on 2010-01-03

2010-01-04T00:46:22Z

So are you saying that if I buy the Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter from Linksys, I'll be able to access wifi from the desktop. My laptop wifi works in the bedroom so I know I get wifi there.

You mentioned two things to connect to wifi hotspot, but I only see one thing (wireless adapter). Is there something else?

Correct - you should be able to add a WiFi adapter to your desktop. You'll need to configure the system properly of course (which'll depend on your specifics). The "other thing" you need is permission - which if you own the WiFi access point you have.

05-Jan-2010

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Comment from Mohammed Hye on 2010-01-03

2010-01-03T21:36:40Z

I bought a desktop pc with external wireless antena.This antena connect internet but slow and sometimes disconnected. How can i get it regular.

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Comment from Tracey on 2009-12-30

2009-12-30T23:47:23Z

I recently bought a wireless adapter for my sons desktop. i have a netgear router connected to may main computer. I connected the adapter, got a signal and it says i am connected but when i try to pull up internet explorer it says the page cannot be displayed. help pls and ty.

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Comment from Administrator on 2009-12-29

2009-12-30T00:01:09Z

Guys check your desktop if he has a wireless adapter if it does no worry you just need to turn on the wireless adapter connection then connect to a network but if you don't you need to buy one at local computer store (i recommend) and connect it to your desktop then turn it on and connect to a network done

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Comment from rob on 2009-12-29

2009-12-29T22:58:33Z

i have a desktop computer with windows xp. how do i get it to have wireless internet the same way as laptops do? i have a wireless adapter installed and still cant get internet.

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Comment from Crockhamtown on 2009-11-01

2009-11-01T07:16:42Z

If you have a Wifi card installed in a desktop, won't the steel case affect its performance?

Perhaps, but most have an external antenna outside the case in the back of the machine, and some even have a connection for an antenna you can place away from the machine.

01-Nov-2009

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Comment from Derrick on 2009-10-28

2009-10-28T16:51:16Z

My neighbors have offered to let me use there Ver..n internet service and I am paying for half the bill so it's all good. However, can they monitor or in anyway see what I am doing? Is there any possible way for them to request from Ver..n a report as to what sites I visit? If not 100% discreet please let me know.

I'd be shocked if the ISP saved or made available that information. However they may not need to contact the ISP - if they provide the physical connection (i.e. you eventually end up connecting throught their modem) then they could be watching it all, yes.

29-Oct-2009

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Comment from yasirahamed on 2009-10-27

2009-10-27T12:53:08Z

my brother has a loptop he had connected to internet with modom near by room i have a desktop computer how can i connect to wireless internet

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Comment from Trae on 2009-10-12

2009-10-13T01:32:28Z

My home computer is a desktop with a Broadband Modem thru Verizon. I also have a new laptop that has Wi Fi and I want to know what I need to buy so that I can share the connection that I already have with my home computer. Can I just buy a Wirless Router? Also my home computer has Windows XP and my laptop has Windows Vista. Will these be compatible, and can I make the 2 of them share the same connection? Any help you can provide me with would be most appreciated.

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Comment from derek on 2009-10-05

2009-10-05T19:11:02Z

i have a desktop computer and was wondering how do i get it to have wireless internet the same way as laptops do. i have a wireless adapter installed and still cant get internet. do i need a wifi wireless adapater or something. i tryin overall not to have to spend money on internet service.

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Comment from Taylor Rhea on 2009-09-28

2009-09-28T18:55:41Z

I'll buy you 2 LATTE's if you help me out.

I have a 2-wire modem with AT&T 6 mb connection, i have a windows xp desktop connected hardwired to my modem, i have a macbook pro, connected wirelessly to the modem, however, whenever i am on, both at the same time, my internet gets disconnected, I play online games and i hate it when this happens. they have sent me (3) modems' so I know its not the modem. do you know if they might be limiting my bandwidth?

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Comment from rachel on 2009-09-07

2009-09-07T10:34:26Z

that comment was for all of the people afraid to use free internet wireless service

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Comment from H. O'Neill on 2009-06-06

2009-06-06T16:40:04Z

I want to take my laptop on vacation with me. The hotel offers free internet access. What do I need for my computer to make this work ??

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Comment from Phil Cranny on 2009-06-01

2009-06-01T19:01:52Z

Hi, i was wondering if a Xbox 360 Wireless Adaptor would work instead of buying a usb port, because it does have a usb plug on it?

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Comment from Jackie on 2009-04-20

2009-04-21T03:41:04Z

I have a airlink wirless usb adapter 802.11n I still cannot get connected to wifi do I need a router or an atenna I am not trying to connect other computers I am just trying to connect to wifi. Do i need any other equipment

You probably want to look at this article: How do I get wireless internet?

- Leo
21-Apr-2009

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Comment from ramon on 2009-04-16

2009-04-16T20:18:53Z

I just bought a new laptop. My neighboors have a wireless network and my laptop can access it. Will I be charged any money if I connect to my neighboor's internet network and use it?

Only if you're doing it without their permission, and they try some kind of legal action against you.

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17-Apr-2009

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Comment from lalit on 2009-01-11

2009-01-11T09:12:34Z

i have a desktop and near a wi-fi modem .
i want connect wifi with bluetooth .
can i do?

No. They're two different, unrelated technologies.

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Comment from Ken on 2008-12-30

2008-12-30T18:35:37Z

This for those who use others "wi-fi" hotspots. Here where I live in Florida it is totally ILLEGAL to use someone elses hot spot. I personally do not have WiFi myself, but my laptop tries to connect ( and sometimes does ) to my neighbors. Recently they arrested a number of people who were doing this. It can be traced, and at least here. It can land you in the pokey!

Wow. I'd not heard of arrests (or jail time, for that matter) before, but I suppose it was only a matter of time. Illegal or not, depending on where you are, it's at least unethical.

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31-Dec-2008

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Comment from Kay on 2008-12-08

2008-12-09T05:35:37Z

My son was able to pick up a wireless internet connection on his new lap top in my house. I have tried for years to get wireless and am told constantly by all the local providers it is not available. I then bought the ad in card adaptor to make my desktop wireless and POOF.. I am online with internet explorer at huge speed. I have no idea who's signal I am catching, and I want to "pay" for the connection. How do I figure out where it is coming from to see if I can order it or what? I can get all of the information from the connection, meaning addresses that are like IP addresses. But it means nothing to me! Is there a place where I can find out WHO actually provides service by their internet address? I really want something other than my old dial up that gets me connected at 33bps. Thanks so much
K

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Comment from Tara on 2008-07-25

2008-07-25T19:54:58Z

Hello, I have a wireless router (Dlink) and my desktop used to be conected directly to a modem and the router was for the other laptops in my apartment. At my new place I am not connected to a modem anymore and have to connect to my landlord's internet. Can I use this Dlink router or would I have to get a wireless adaptor? I'm not sure if these are the same things, that's why I am asking. I noticed another post had a similar question but my friend said I should be fine with the router..although we don't know much about this, haha. Hope you can help me.

Your router should be fine.

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Comment from Leo on 2008-05-20

2008-05-21T02:31:28Z

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First, I'm going to assume that you have the hotel's
permission. NOT having permission would potentially make
what you are suggesting illegal.

Short answer" no. You need to get a wireless card or other
wireless adapter for your desktop.

The best way to think of it is that your router "sends" the
signal, it cannot "receive" the signal from the hotel. There
are devices that receive, and those would be the wireless
adapters for your PC.

Leo

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Comment from Brock on 2008-05-19

2008-05-20T05:20:03Z

My son's laptop picks up a wifi signal from a hotel next door. What i would like to know if i use just a linksys wrt54g router and my desk top pc would i be able to pickup the signal. I live about 20 yards away.

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Comment from SmallBee on 2007-03-21

2007-03-21T14:02:20Z

After some effort to solve my problem posted above, I learned the following:
Many of the unsecured networks were service providers(not public hot spots), and in order to connect to their site they needed to have your MAC address registered. The other thing of importance is that laptops put out a much stronger signal than desktops, so even though laptops connected right up, the wireless desktop adapters I bought (I tried external usb adapters and internal cards) could not get much of a signal and were unable to connect.

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Comment from SmallBee on 2007-01-03

2007-01-03T23:11:56Z

I am in a similar situation to the original poster, with a twist. I was connected to an ISP who had installed a directional antenna on my home and an Avaya Wireless USB card (802.11b) back in 2002. Well they went out of business this year and left the equipment, but even though I can see 10+ unsecured networks in the area, I can't seem to get data through most of them. The strange thing is friends with laptops work just fine sitting in my home on the networks my epuipment doesn't work with. Is the Avaya 802.11b too old to work with new providers, or is there some software setting that would fix the problem?

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2006-11-28

2006-11-29T01:15:17Z

This article would be a start: http://ask-leo.com/how_should_i_set_up_my_home_network.html

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Comment from PSingh on 2006-10-30

2006-10-31T03:43:17Z

i have DSL in the next room...how do i pick up DSL signal in an adjacent room without the mess of cables? i need to know what hardware and/or software that is required for that.

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Comment from Leo on 2006-06-23

2006-06-24T06:07:12Z

Options are few. You can quite probably do something using a cellular data plan. Check with your cell phone provider.

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Comment from Fred B on 2006-06-23

2006-06-23T22:25:35Z

Is it possible to purchase, in addition to the Add-In Card or USB Plug-In, something that will allow one to access the internet if you don't live a couple of houses down from a public or private WiFi hotspot? Or is it possible for cell phone providers (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.) to offer this type of service (not free, of course!)?

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Comment from Greg Bulmash on 2006-06-16

2006-06-17T00:13:29Z

Also worth noting, if the WiFi network isn't public (i.e. it's just a neighbor who didn't secure it), it may be illegal for you to tap into it.

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