Pls how do i get a wi-fi installation on a laptop that uses dsl to connect to the internet?

does your laptop have a wireless LAN? if it does you need no further installation,but if doesn't then you need to get one and install it by installing the drivers first, then do the necessary configuration .

yeah, it has a wireless Lan but where do i go from there?

You've not made your situation clear. Does the laptop have an in-built wireless support? If not then does it have a PCI slot? If yes then get a wireless PCI card (I recommend an Orinoco card).

Other than that, you might want to know that it is possible to extend an existing DSL connection to include wireless.

Jek i am interested in the configuration to be carried out on the Laptop to connect to a nearby DSL. I also have a Notebook with inbuilt WI-FI features. Please share

segun

Where you go from there is to hook up with an ISP, the ISP will be in a better position to tell you more. Allow the ISP to get the wireless equiptments for you, so as to hook them to work each time you are not connect to their SERVER.

But if you insist on the configuration, let me know.


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gentleone i wanna know who provides you with dsl. and what part of town, if u dont mind my asking

thanks all, the ISP has woken up from their sleep and decided to do the installation.
i had actually called them before but they were dragging their leg thats why i was looking for an alternative. they said they'll change their equipment, thats all.

@k9,the ISP is 21st century.

Hmm, gentleone, it seems you have just started using their service so you might not be in the best position for me to ask your opinion on their service (or are u). perhaps in time i will. Or perhaps you can offer some insight all the same as i'm in dire need of broadband. pls reply here if u will or check my profile 2 get in directly in touch with me.

@k9 Have check on MyNetcom High Speed Broadband www.mynetcomng.com

@gentleone
I need 2 know more about the speed and coverage area of ur ISP
Kindly check my profile 2 get in touch with me.

Hope u will do that.

@K9 n saddam, i don't know what the speed is o but its always quite fast and reliable except for when they have issues at their end. i only know of their VI and apapa services but i'm sure they cover other areas. you guys can call them on 2705499.

@gentleone
I just came across an ISP with the name 21st century. at Muri Okunola Off Etim Iyang St. V/I

@gentleone
I just came across an ISP with the name 21st century. at Muri Okunola Off Etim Iyang St. V/I

Although am now on Starcomms EVDO wireless connection and it very fast.

Starcomms EVDO?
When did they launch dat i neva heard of it ooo!
Gist me about it.

Saddam:

@gentleone
I just came across an ISP with the name 21st century. at Muri Okunola Off Etim Iyang St. V/I

Although am now on Starcomms EVDO wireless connection and it very fast.

whatz the maximum download speed of the EVDO?

ialso got a wi-fi connection on my laptop, but it hardly wva connects. the last time i was at stacomms to update my connections , it connected to ther base station. the little i know about wi-fi is that you cant connect to any base station except on auhtority i.e. you have to subscribe for connection terms from the ISP provider. i guess Stacomms also does that. get in touch. but WI-FI has limited connectivity but more than Bluetooth.