help with setting up a wireless internet

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i'm currently using an acer 270 travelmate laptop, and i was unsure of
the spec as its the wifes school computer.

does anybody no if this laptop can use pc card and a Wireless USB
adapter.

many thanks for any advise

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would this work

LINKSYS WUSB11-UK Wireless USB adapter with US Robotics Wireless PC
Card 802.11b
or what would you advise,

i'm pretty new to this

thanks very much

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still a bit confused would a wireless router and a pc card create a
wireless link

i've got a LINKSYS wireless-b broadband router and pc card

thanks for any help

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marklawrence8@gmail.com wrote:
: still a bit confused would a wireless router and a pc card create a
: wireless link

: i've got a LINKSYS wireless-b broadband router and pc card

Yes, as long as the router is hooked up to a broadband/DSL
connection and configured correctly. The broadband or DSL "modem"
will connect from the cable or phone line to your router.

If you can, test your connection with a wired connection before you go
wireless. To do this, you will need an ethernet "Cat5" cable. The
router should have ethernet plugs on the back of it in addition to
being a wireless access point. Plug the cable in to the router and
the other end into your laptop (if your laptop is modern, it should
have an ethernet connector). If this puts you on the internet, then
unplug the cable and try it wireless.

Andrew
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