Jean Staffen <jstaffen@peoplepc.com> wrote:
> I need info about buying an adaptor and installing it to connect to wireless
> internet. I'm moving and the manager of the new place says they offer free
> wireless internet. She said I just have to buy the adaptor. How does this
> work? Don't I need an ISP?
They are providing internet access. From there, you can surf the web, and
use some email like yahoo/gmail/msn.
You should ask the manager for details.
You could ask if they prefer a particular brand, or if there is a login
required, and if they have a firewall. Maybe they already have a printed
handout on how to connect.
If that doesn't provide enough information, you could ask them for help.
If they don't specifically offer assistance, at least you might know a
little more about the setup, and come back here for more help.
It might be a lot simpler than you would expect.
At the simplest, you might need a $10 USB WiFi adapter, plug it in, and all
would work. You might want a firewall on your machine to protect you from
your neighbors, as well as the internet at large, depending on how they are
configured.
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