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    Jul 4, 2009, 01:17 PM
    Wireless laptop?
    MY PC uses broadband, I want to use my laptop downstairs, how do I do this wirelessly, through LINKSYS or what?
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    Jul 4, 2009, 01:59 PM

    You will need a Wireless router, Linksys is good.
    Then Laptop may have wireless built in or added with a USB adapter, Card or other.
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    Jul 4, 2009, 02:54 PM

    As a rule, I don't like Linksys, but that's my opinion of the company and of the product.

    As Strat says, you need a wireless router. You should determine what wireless is available in your laptop. Wireless 802.11/b,g is widely available and Wireless n has come into the picture. Usually if the router or the Laptop supports n, it will support b and g. and if it supports g, it supports g.

    Wireless is essentially line of sight, so centrally located is best without large obstructions like brick walls.
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    Jul 4, 2009, 07:52 PM

    Wireless is also slower and less secure.
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