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Technology (Read Only) => Computers => Topic started by: Prox on July 16, 2011, 02:48:32 AM

Title: Netbooks.
Post by: Prox on July 16, 2011, 02:48:32 AM: How do they work?

Okay, what I want to know is do you need to pay for the netbook's internet if you already have internet for the PC.
Yes, I'm really that clueless.
Also I would appreciate if someone would tell me how does the internet work with netbooks. Like, do I have to buy some extra stuff or something?
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Deathie on July 16, 2011, 02:53:49 AM: Netbooks have a built-in wifi card. You won't have to purchase anything extra.

As long as you have access to a WiFi connection, you don't have to pay to go online.

Some providers, such as AT&T allow you to buy additional plans, like 3G roaming, where you can go online anywhere ypu want. For a price, of course.
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Prox on July 16, 2011, 03:25:13 AM: Wait, so with the WiFi connection I can only go to certain places?
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Cable on July 16, 2011, 05:39:02 AM: Quote from: Prox on July 16, 2011, 03:25:13 AM
Wait, so with the WiFi connection I can only go to certain places?
You will only receive internet access in places that have WiFi signals.

You can buy a service for yourself that gives you WiFi everywhere, but I think you have to play monthly for that.

I myself own a netbook, and I think their speed and neatness is very underrated. I like mine a lot!

-edit
If you want to have a WiFi signal in your house, Make sure you have a WiFi router.
If you don't, buy one!

-second edit
Considering you are completely clueless, the signal normally reaches a pretty far ways.
I can go to the edge of my back yard with mine and still get connection. (Which is kinda far)

I think the router says how far the signal will reach on the box or something.
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Prox on July 16, 2011, 06:53:29 AM: So Netbook + WiFi router = permanent free access to the internet in and around my house?
Now how much do those routers cost and how can I get one?
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Alphaggot on July 16, 2011, 07:05:32 AM: Quote from: Prox on July 16, 2011, 06:53:29 AM
So Netbook + WiFi router = permanent free access to the internet in and around my house?
Now how much do those routers cost and how can I get one?

They cost around 40 USD for a good one. You can still buy an okay one for 30.
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Cable on July 16, 2011, 02:54:01 PM: Quote from: Prox on July 16, 2011, 06:53:29 AM
So Netbook + WiFi router = permanent free access to the internet in and around my house?
Yep!

The best brand of router would Netgear or Linksys.
Try checking newegg.com or ebay or some shit.
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Prox on July 17, 2011, 03:00:49 AM: Another question: does every netbook work with every router?
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Alphaggot on July 17, 2011, 07:10:09 AM: Quote from: Prox on July 17, 2011, 03:00:49 AM
Another question: does every netbook work with every router?

A router just sends a WiFi signal throughout your area. You don't need a certain one for it to work. So my answer is yes.
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Osme on July 17, 2011, 08:59:57 AM: Quote from: Prox on July 17, 2011, 03:00:49 AM
Another question: does every netbook work with every router?

well your netbook should support b/g and 99% sure of N, and almost every router supports G, with some supporting N.
so yes
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Tomcat on July 17, 2011, 02:05:33 PM: Quote from: Deg on July 17, 2011, 08:59:57 AM
well your netbook should support b/g and 99% sure of N, and almost every router supports G, with some supporting N.
so yes

I have a dual band N router in myhouse

600mbps using lan

and also

just buy a g router if your internet is less than 54mbps
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Peetah on July 17, 2011, 03:26:22 PM: Well N does provide you with the range benefit.
Title: Re: Netbooks.
Post by: Prox on July 18, 2011, 01:43:08 AM: Thanks for the info guys, I believe I can go on my own now.