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Using this on a laptop? How does it work? by Jodie1 on 10-20-2008 at 12:40 PM
I want to buy a laptop but if I get one I will need to get the internet for it too. I have just fount this at Argos http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/catalogId/1...Number/5080582.htm. How does that work? it says you have to top up. Say if you dont top up for ages will it cut you off or something? I do have a computer with Virgin Media broadband me and my brother use the same modem. I will still use this computer as well as the laptop so I wouldnt mind using this thing just for the laptop. Is it worth getting and is it reliable?
RE: Using this on a laptop? How does it work? by Thor on 10-20-2008 at 02:04 PM
quote:Personally I had a USB stick for wireless networks for about 3 months.
Originally posted by Jodie1
I want to buy a laptop but if I get one I will need to get the internet for it too. I have just fount this at Argos http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/catalogId/1...Number/5080582.htm. How does that work? it says you have to top up. Say if you dont top up for ages will it cut you off or something? I do have a computer with Virgin Media broadband me and my brother use the same modem. I will still use this computer as well as the laptop so I wouldnt mind using this thing just for the laptop. Is it worth getting and is it reliable?
Never again. Ever.
(Although that might've been just that specific stick, but no thanks.)
RE: Using this on a laptop? How does it work? by Kenji on 10-20-2008 at 02:53 PM
You dont want that, what you need is a wireless router.
RE: Using this on a laptop? How does it work? by Menthix on 10-20-2008 at 03:14 PM
quote:That is for internet on your laptop when you're travveling. You will need a paid contract to use it (it's basically the same as internet on your mobile phone).
Originally posted by Jodie1
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/catalogId/1500001151/partNumber/5080582.htm
If you just need internet when you're at home or at work/school where a wireless (WiFI) accesspoint is provided you wont need this usb adaptor.
If your current router at home (assuming you already have a normal pc connected to the internet) doesn't have wireless functionality yet all you need is a wireless router or a simple accespoint.
So:
- If you already have some kind of wireless accespoint device at home you can connect to that with your laptop and you wont have to buy anything.
- If you already have a router at home, but it doesn't have a wireless (accesspoint) function you'll just need to buy an accesspoint which you can connect to the router
- If you don't have any router yet but just a modem where you can only connect a single PC to, get a router with wireless functionality (accesspoint) build in.
- If you want to be able to use internet everywhere (while traveling and not in reach of a public accesspoint) you will indeed need something like you linked to in your post. But keep in mind internet over mobile connections is still relatively slow and expensive.
RE: RE: Using this on a laptop? How does it work? by Dex Luther on 10-20-2008 at 05:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Nitro
quote:Personally I had a USB stick for wireless networks for about 3 months.
Originally posted by Jodie1
I want to buy a laptop but if I get one I will need to get the internet for it too. I have just fount this at Argos http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/catalogId/1...Number/5080582.htm. How does that work? it says you have to top up. Say if you dont top up for ages will it cut you off or something? I do have a computer with Virgin Media broadband me and my brother use the same modem. I will still use this computer as well as the laptop so I wouldnt mind using this thing just for the laptop. Is it worth getting and is it reliable?
Never again. Ever.
(Although that might've been just that specific stick, but no thanks.)
I'm using a D-Link wireless stick to leech the internet off my neighbor (it's a temporary thing), and it works great.
The only problem I have is when downloading too many thing via torrents I get cut off. Then again, I have a feeling that could be the ISP's doing.