How do I connect to Internet outside my home? Okay, this may sound like a stupid questions...but I have no idea how to gain INternet access when Im out traveling. I have a router at home, so its no problem there....but how do I connect when Im not at home? Is there another product I need to buy? Or can I simply connect somehow using my basic Acer?Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Thanks! How do I connect to Internet outside my home? Okay, this may sound like a stupid questions...but I have no idea how to gain INternet access when Im out traveling. I have a router at home, so its... » Read More How do I connect to Internet outside my home? Okay, this may sound like a stupid questions...but I have no idea how to gain INternet access when Im out traveling. I have a router at home, so its no problem there....but how do I connect when Im not at home? Is there another product I need to buy? Or can I simply connect somehow using my basic Acer?Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Thanks! « Show Less
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Actually what Im trying to figure out is how to actually connect to that wifi connection. HOw do I hook up to it with my PC? Or do I actually need something to plug into my laptop that picks up the signal. Im not sure if the tiny laptop I have will automatically pick up a wifi signal if there is one in the area, or If I have to buy some kind of device to hook up to it. And if I need a device, I wouldnt even begin to know what Im looking for.
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You must go to a wifi spot. Some bookstores, some fast food places, some libraries are hotspots. You can also buy devices which tell you if a wifi hotspot is nearby and usable. Try Wendy's, McDonald's, or Barnes and Noble.
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you need the internet. additionally,i never could get it set up without being able to hard wire it to a router before using it wirelessly. which made it useless for my situation.(no access to router, just a wireless signal.
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You can use an Ethernet cable to connect this device to an Ethernet port on your router. By plugging the USB connector on this device into a USB port on your computer you can achieve a wired connection to your network. This device does not provide WiFi capabilities.
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I have been using AIRPORT for wireless connection to internet for years. I would presume that you can use a wired connection to access internet.
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Do you have any knowledge in using the bluetooth feature to connect internet through phone to my laptop? Any info. is appreciated. Thanks.
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Try using connectify and setup your own hotspot off of your computer. This will allow other computers to connect to your hotspot.
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You can't use your home internet and connect to this at same time. You can plug it in to you pc directly but then it's not like a external hard drive. I highly recommend buying a wirless router with a USB port. You than can connect and external hard drive you want and connect to all your pc's including internet.
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You will need connectivity to internet either via Ethernet or WiFi. This device is a router and must have a connection to the internet in order to provide access for connected devices.
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Hello. If you will need to get on the Web away from your wireless (whether that be at home or work), then yes, you will need to add it to your Verizon service. For us, we didn't have to, since everywhere we go, we can connect to wireless Internet. You can also purchase a plug in adapter that fits into any standard wall outlet and get WIFI without having to purchase extra WIFI service through Verizon. We have one that I bought here on Amazon, and that seems to work well. Hope this helps. Try a universal WI-FI repeater and extender search on Amazon if you don't wan't/need to purchase extra service. It may be less expensive for you. Hello. If you will need to get on the Web away from your wireless (whether that be at home or work), then yes, you will need to add it to your Verizon service. For us, we didn't have to, since everywhere we go, we can connect to wireless Internet. You can also purchase a plug in adapter that fits into any standard wall outlet and get WIFI without having to purchase extra WIFI service through Verizon. We have one that I bought here on Amazon, and that seems to work well. Hope this helps. Try a universal WI-FI repeater and extender search on Amazon if you don't wan't/need to purchase extra... » Read More Hello. If you will need to get on the Web away from your wireless (whether that be at home or work), then yes, you will need to add it to your Verizon service. For us, we didn't have to, since everywhere we go, we can connect to wireless Internet. You can also purchase a plug in adapter that fits into any standard wall outlet and get WIFI without having to purchase extra WIFI service through Verizon. We have one that I bought here on Amazon, and that seems to work well. Hope this helps. Try a universal WI-FI repeater and extender search on Amazon if you don't wan't/need to purchase extra service. It may be less expensive for you. « Show Less
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This is designed to increase WiFi connectivity from a computer; it's not designed to be plugged in to a hotspot to extend WiFi range. There are a number of ways to use a computer's connection to the hotspot to create an extended network by using the antenna through the computer, if that's what you're looking for.
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Well I'm not 100% sure if you have to be connected to the Internet. I connected my phone and tablet but they both have Internet connected to them. I have not tried my laptop without Internet. Sorry, I think as long as blue tooth then you should be okay.
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Took my express on the road for the first time and though it worked at home ... It was green on the road in the hotel but my Internet would not connect. Not on my ipad2 or another computer. Wondering if I screwed up the setup...any tricks during setu?
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I understand your frustration. I get the message that three ports are blocked by firewalls. I've tried turning off the firewall, but it is still intermittent. Also, I've been able to connect to sites when the Acer is plugged in but not connect to the same site two minutes later when it is running on battery. This novice would appreciate any help. Any techies who speak in normal terms out there????Thanks.Williebugs
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Like any portable device, it doesn't absolutely need to be connected to the Internet to use the GPS. I'm sure that Google maps isn't the only map product for the tablet. Further, using WiFi or Bluetooth you can probably tether it to your mobile device to get access if you absolutely need it. Just assumptions on my part as I do not have first-hand knowledge of this exact device.
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No you cannot, your device(phone tablet laptopetc.) will pick up the router even allow you to connect but you will have no internet access. it is an effective long lasting router for DSL connection but not for your phone. I bough tone on eBay and I asked the dude if I could use it to relay a 4G signal from my phone he said yes I in turn bought it. After I noticed I couldn't I asked him what was wrong he apologized and said something about a internet card. I kept it for my DSL and it also charges devices.
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As long as you have a WiFi source to connect to (and the proper login information (ie: Password)), this wireless adapter can simply be plugged in and connected to the Internet. This device IS NOT a mobile hotspot that uses Cellular signals. It is merely a Wifi adapter.
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If your computer doesn't have a wireless adapter already, you'll need to purchase one to use the wireless feature.If your computer is near the router, you can simply use a cable to the router from the computer.