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by R Shah

 

Obtaining and connecting to wireless Internet access is rather simple and can be easily accomplished by both the residential and business user. The result is well worth the effort and will become the biggest advantage to using your laptop PC.

Once your broadband Internet connection is installed, you will need to purchase a wireless router and a wireless network adapter. The wireless router acts as a base for your broadband Internet connection and converts the connection into wireless access. The wireless network adapter is needed if you have an older computer that does not have wireless capability. The adapter will assist your computer in connecting with the router. If you have a newer computer with built-in wireless capability, there is no need to purchase a wireless network adapter.

Reconnect the DSL modem and wait until it connects to the Internet before engaging the wireless router. You will know when your router is functioning properly when the light is on signaling an Internet connection.

If your computer has built-in wireless capability it should automatically locate the wireless connection. If it is necessary to go with the network adapter, you will need to connect it to an available USB port on your computer. For Windows XP and higher, it will automatically find the adapter and then walk you through the configuration.

If you have cordless telephones in your business or residence, be sure to set your wireless router on a different channel for wireless Internet other than the channel used by your telephone. If you omit this step, your Internet connection will pick up the telephone signal and constantly disconnect every time the telephone rings.