Wireless help ?.

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NOOB when it comes to this so go easy.

I have a Desktop PC running aol broadband through the telephone line (not cable).

Now i have a shiny new laptop which has Wireless LAN Type802.11b/g in it.

What do i need to connect them together wirelessly ?

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Once they are connected am i able to access the internet on the laptop using the Desktops broadband ?.:o

startrekker

you need a wireless adsl broadband router and when you configure it you will be able to surf wireless to your hearts content, and if you have been with aol for more than your contract, if you ring them up and cancel or talk about thier new wireless package they will send you the router free....if you stay with them ....happy days

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Thanks.

So the router goes into my desktop pc and the wireless lan thing in my laptop will be able to find it ? without any usb thingie ?.

Yes those are technical terms i use

nickmack

Your broadband and router are not 'in' your desktop PC.

Your broadband is on your phone line and the wireless router plugs into that.

The router then connects to your desktop PC via an ethernet cable and to your laptop via a wireless signal.

If your laptop has 802.11 already built in, it has the necessary hardware without you needing a USB dongle.

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Thanks, now i know how it works, i'm not sure how it will be connected?.

Desktop pc - modem - router - phone line ?

nickmack

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Desktop pc - modem - router - phone line ?

If you buy a router with ADSL modem built in then it replaces your current modem.

PHONE LINE -> Router -> Desktop PC (Wired)/Laptop(Wireless)

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Thanks lads.

Now i need to get round getting a free router from AOL without signing upto a new 12 month contract.