Re: Questio about Wi Fi
- From: Barry Watzman <WatzmanNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:36:20 GMT
In my opinion, you need a router even if you don't need one.
What I mean by that is that while a cable internet connection will work without a router .... connect the PC to the cable modem .... doing so gets you a "public" IP address in almost all cases, and usually one that while not truly static, can go for months without changing. Operating a system that way, while possible (it certainly will work) is dangerous and stupid from a computer security perspective. What I'm suggesting is that all computers with a broadband connection (cable or DSL) need to be operating behind a router for computer security reasons.
Beyond that, your question is very unclear, but if you want a wireless connection then, certainly, you need a wireless router.
Tammy Fontenot wrote:
I have a rent-to-own desktop computer (which is going back in about a week), I have cable internet. Do I need to buy a router?, am I to get wireless service from my cable ISP? ( I hope it's not more $) I live in a small town in southern Louisiana, I did a search to find "hotspots" on several websites, there is anywhere for 2 to 6 places in town (depending on which website I did the search on). I know nothing about Wi-Fi, I am planing on going to the library to check out "Wi Fi for Dummies" Still keep on posting any info you have, I thank you all very much for your time & input.
<johnandjanet@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1135739367.200173.70370@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The simplest answer to your questions is, yes, you can connect to the Internet with your new computer if...there is a wireless signal within range. Your own or someone else's that's not secured. Don't know where you are, but in NYC there are free so-called wireless hotspots all over the city. In addition you can take your new computer into some McDonald's branches, Starbucks, and other Internet Cafes. In participating McDonald's you spend about $5 on food and you get an hour "free" access.
If you right-click on the small icon in your system tray (at the right end of the task bar near the time) that looks like a pair of monitors with two radio waves and then click on View Available Wireless Networks Within Range, you'll see a list of such networks. If any are unsecured it is quite likely you'll be able to connect. Look for one with good signal strength and click on Connect.
As others have pointed out you could contact your phone company and get DSL installed or your cable company and get a cable modem installed. Then you can get a wireless router that will transmit your broadband signal wirelessly to your laptop. Or you could connect your computer via ethernet cable directly to the DSL or cable modem.
See http://www.nycwireless.net/tiki-view_articles.php
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