Tuesday, February 7, 2012 7:29am CST
Filo24's picture

How Can I Connect To The Internet On My Laptop Computer?

by Filo24

I bought a new laptop computer and can connect to the Internet with the Ethernet port at home. But how do I connect if I am mobile?

TamaraG's picture

You can connect to the internet with your laptop

There are a few ways to connect to the internet with a laptop if you mobile user. You can buy a USB wireless card, USB Ethernet adaptor or PCMCIA network card. You connect to a wifi hotspot in public places and that can be free or you can be charged for its use.

Often times the wifi connection is open and doesn't need a username and password. If it does, just contact the wifi location and they will give it to you.

Some places like colleges and libraries have Ethernet ports available. Just get a USB ethernet card and a 6ft Ethernet cable. They too will require a username and password.