Urgent. I use an external USB modem; do I need computer w/internal modem?
Need new computer NOW. Do I need internal modem if I use an external modem? Any help ASAP would be great! Thanks
2010-02-27T20:48:47Z
Afterthought. I use an external with Linksys (new to me). BUT if external fails for any reason I'd at least be able to connect thru internal (via phone) in an emergency. ... thoughts? I think it's less than $50, so maybe worth it?
Anonymous2010-02-27T20:49:14Z
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get one with an antenna, it boosts the signal so anywhere in your house should work http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=usb%20adapter%20antenna the one i have will pick up my wireless adapter in my house while i am half mile away in the pasture and external USB adapters have the extra antenna, internal ones need to be close to the wireless router
modem translates internet signal if it's already translated, why would u need to do it again? but i would recommend upgrading that modem to one that connects with ethernet cable as USB ones have been known to have drive issues. Ethernet is faster more reliable an never have an driver issues.
Note: if u want to spread ur internet u need a router, that splits ur translated net signal an handles requests of web pages from multiple machines. It's ok to upgrade ur existing modem to a modem/router (also sometimes called a gateway) as this will allow u to connect to the net, allow u the capability of adding other PC's l8r while also (if u choose to get one with this feature) give u wireless capability, not to mention most routers have inbuilt firewalls that'll give u more protection while online :P
In short if ur lappy offers built in wireless get that instead not modem an seriously consider upgrading ur existing modem to modem router