Connect laptop to Internet wirelessly

technofobeic 12 · 07-13-2008, 05:51 AM

i'm trying to get my laptop (also a dell latitud cpx ) on to the internet wirelesly how do i go about this

**Fox** · 07-14-2008, 08:30 AM

Just get a PCMCIA wireless card. They run really really cheap - 20 bucks maybe, for the budget models. I have a Trendnet TEW-421PC running in my sister's old CPx, although you can only do WPA with the newest driver and statically defined network settings. Works like a champ and gets great reception all over the house.

johnwill · 07-14-2008, 10:51 AM

Even though it appears you're having the same problem, please start a new thread when you have a new issue. It's very difficult to keep two problems straight and who's working on what in a single thread.

I've created a new thread for your issue here.

Note: You will need to post complete details of your configuration and your specific issue in this new thread for us to help you.

Thanks for your cooperation.

07-13-2008, 05:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
technofobeic 12 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10 OS: xp	Connect laptop to Internet wirelessly i'm trying to get my laptop (also a dell latitud cpx ) on to the internet wirelesly how do i go about this

07-14-2008, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fox Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,730 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: Problem connecting an old laptop to the internet Just get a PCMCIA wireless card. They run really really cheap - 20 bucks maybe, for the budget models. I have a Trendnet TEW-421PC running in my sister's old CPx, although you can only do WPA with the newest driver and statically defined network settings. Works like a champ and gets great reception all over the house. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

07-14-2008, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,050 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Connect laptop to Internet wirelessly Even though it appears you're having the same problem, please start a new thread when you have a new issue. It's very difficult to keep two problems straight and who's working on what in a single thread. I've created a new thread for your issue here. Note: You will need to post complete details of your configuration and your specific issue in this new thread for us to help you. Thanks for your cooperation. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience