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wi fi? wireless n router for laptop?

ok,i purschased a laptop for xmas and my im hearing things like i need a wireless n router or wi fi to even use it? what is this

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    It will be reverse compatible with the g and b standards, so any wireless router should work.

  • 1 decade ago

    okay a Wireless router or wifi will allow you to access the internet from anywhere in the building you put it in without wires so u can move about now there are 2 main types of routers G type routers and N type routers. Most laptops can work with G but not all laptops have N capabilities N is faster then g hands down if you buy a N it will also work with your G laptop but you wont get the full N type speed unless your laptop has a N Wireless card built in. you can buy a usb or external card that will let you use the full potential of N. you don't need a Wireless router to use your computer you can still plug it into your router when you need internet for surfing just make sure you plug it into the internet when your not using it so your windows updates ( automatic downloads microsoft sends you to make Vista work better) and your anti virus programs updates ( to make sure your protected against all new viruses) can download and keep your computer in good shape

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  • 1 decade ago

    You have to actually have the wireless connection in whatever building you are planning on using the wi-fi in. If you contact your television/cable provider, they usually offer package deals where they will have somebody come in and set it up for you.

    Make sure your computer has a wireless card as well. If it doesnt then you need to purchase one. Many can just be plugged into your USB port.

    good luck

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    you need an wireless router to Connect to internet on your laptop

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  • youraj
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    properly because your Peripherals are N properly suited they'll see some velocity boost because of the better allocation yet you will nevertheless have a Bandwidth cap. while you're in basic terms utilising one after the different you may desire to work out greater speeds yet once you connect different computers then you will see with regard to an identical velocity which you acquire now with in basic terms having one pc connected. So your answer is definite! you have greater speeds.

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