How do i setup a wireless Internet Connection on my new DELL laptop?

hi, i just bought a new laptop and today is the day i got it in the mail. its a Dell Vostro A860 laptop.

What do i need to buy to get a wireless internet connection? am i supposed to go to best buy or something to buy those USB port things? Please help :]How do i setup a wireless Internet Connection on my new DELL laptop?Your new laptop is wireless ready.



You just need to connect to your wireless network. If you don't have a wireless network, buy a wireless router.How do i setup a wireless Internet Connection on my new DELL laptop?
The dell laptop you have includes 802.11b/g Wi-Fi. The next question is what you're going to connect the laptop to? Unless you already have this set up, or are using a Wi-Fi hotspot or have close neighbors with unprotected Wi-Fi, you're going to have to set up your own. What you will need is a Wireless Router. The router acts as an internet radio station, broadcasting the signal that your laptop (the radio) receives. There are 3 speeds of Wi-Fi b,g, and n, with n being the fastest. Since your laptop does not support n, the most you need is a b/g router (though n is backwards compatible). Keep in mind, though that wireless networking is much more error-prone than wired ones. In my personal experience, I have a network problem every 4 months though this may be due to the large number of things depending on the network (3 old computers 1 laptop 2 iPod touches and a Wii) and the fact that the network is quite old in computer terms. In short, you do not need to buy anything as long as you have Wi-Fi already in the area.How do i setup a wireless Internet Connection on my new DELL laptop?If your laptop comes with a wireless card built in, then you don't need to buy anything. If it does not, then you need to get one. When you get it, attach it to your computer and run the software that it comes with. It will show a list of all the modems nearby. Select yours and then you will have a connection.How do i setup a wireless Internet Connection on my new DELL laptop?
I don't know of any laptop with out a wireless network card. But you need to have the internet and hook it up to a router. If not go to your network option on your control panel and find an open (unlocked) networkHow do i setup a wireless Internet Connection on my new DELL laptop?you need to buy a router for wireless conection around your house,and you can find it at best buy.