Wireless Internet?

[Jessika]

A modem is what connects you to the internet. If you have cable or dsl, then it is the box that plugs in to the wall. If you are on dial-up, it is located internally in your computer.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I knew that, but a wireless one doesnt connect or anything?

[Jessika]

A wireless router connects TO your current modem. You can NOT connect a wireless router (or ANY router, for that matter) to the wall.

If you got a wireless MODEM, you CAN connect that directly to the wall. But if you already have an existing modem, you don't want to waste the money buying a new modem if you already have one, so its just cheaper to buy a router.

[Roxyluvsme13]

A wireless router connects TO your current modem. You can NOT connect a wireless router (or ANY router, for that matter) to the wall.

If you got a wireless MODEM, you CAN connect that directly to the wall. But if you already have an existing modem, you don't want to waste the money buying a new modem if you already have one, so its just cheaper to buy a router.

Well, there's no possible way to have internet anywhere then, . Which is always what I wondered.

[Jessika]

Now you have officially confused me....

Do you think that wireless internet is something broadcasted over the entire planet and something you subscribe to? Because that's not it; YOU make your current internet connection wireless and you broadcast your current connection throughout your household (and even beyond, which is how people can easily, easily steal your internet if you don't secure it!).

As of right now, what internet do you currently have? Dial-up, cable, DSL?

[SalemWitchChild]

As others have said you can use a wireless router which is how my lap top is connected. When I am not home though I have my cell phone hooked up as a modem. I attach it to my pc, and the software connects to the internet through my phone. Anywhere my phone has a signal anyway.. It was really slow but for someone like me a little is better than nothin at all!

The wireless router cost me about $120 I think. The hardware for the cell phone to connect cost me 50 dollars for the hookups and then $30 dollars a month. But you can cancel it when you don't need it and then if your going somewhere subscribe to it again a few days before your trip.

[Roxyluvsme13]

We have cable, and I just always thought Wireless internet was different, thats all.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Do you think that wireless internet is something broadcasted over the entire planet and something you subscribe to? Because that's not it; YOU make your current internet connection wireless and you broadcast your current connection throughout your household (and even beyond, which is how people can easily, easily steal your internet if you don't secure it!).

My town has free wireless internet for the whole town. Unfortunately I'm not in the city limits so i don't get it here at my house. I think all you have to do is buy a special network card for your computer. My parents have it, so do my in-laws.