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Internet Connection for Lap top

I recently bought a very cheap secondhand lap top it doesnt have anything to connect to the net what is the cheapest way to convert it for use please?

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  • If it has a usb socket, then you need a USB network adaptor, such as this one for wireless or this one for a wired connection
  • It doesnt have any type of modem. I normally use dial up rather than broad band on my old desktop computer
  • ok, what model laptop is it? Does the laptop have a pcmcia slot? (a slot about 2½" long x ¼" deep)
  • it is a IBM think pad my daughter has it so Im not 100% sure about slot I have a similar one which does but i have a wirless router which I connect to
  • If it does have a USB port, then you can connect to the wireless router using the device linked above for the wireless method.

    There is no need for a modem in the laptop, if you are connected through your router to the net, you can just use a wireless adaptor
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