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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Hello...The way it is supposed to work you plug one into an electrical outlet along with your internet USB plug from your router. Plug the second one into the electrical outlet where you want to rout the internet to and plug your USB cord into it and the device you are routing it to. Hope that answers your question. Tom S.
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I am having the exact same issue. I autoconnect to my router, enter password and everything looks to be connected. Yet I have no internet access and can't figure out why.Any suggestions!?
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if your computer can communicate IP over WiFi, then you should have no problem. This is the same as connecting to a home router. All it does is extend the range of your current router, you don't need to do anything to your computer, just connect to the internet through your router as you did before, using the same SSID and password ( if necessary). This device will allow you to do this further away from your router than you used to do.
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As I recall just plug it in. Hold the on button and another one I think. Go online for this model and the set-up is quite simple. There may be a software download needed. During the set-up the extender will identify itself, or create an alternate WiFi access point. This will be your current home WiFi modem name, but with _EXT. Anytime you are near the extender go to WiFi connections and connect to the _EXT WiFi to improve your signal. It is an easy setup and an excellent product.
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You need a wireless router, not a modem. Your internet leaves Clearwire and enters the modem they gave you. It should then go from the modem to a Wireless Router, which will broadcast that internet signal over the air to any wireless devices you have such as cell phones, printers and laptops. This adapter just allows you to receive that signal on a computer that otherwise wasn't wireless. Hope this helps. :)
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What I would recommend is to plug your modem into a router that has at least WPA2 security options then plug the TP-Link to the router. Why you may ask? You should never connect your computer through the modem without a router, its like going to war without weapons. By having the modem connected to a router then the tp-link you have a line of defense for internet threats. If you do not already have a router, please do yourself a favor and buy one, it will save you in the longrun they are currently fairly cheap.
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You can connect either by wire or wireless from Apples. Just remember it's for connection to ADSL, not cable. You can still use it without having ADSL in your house or whatever. You configure it with a web browser if you have a non-MSWindows computer. I didn't try setting it up initially from a wireless connection, but it might work.
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You don't need an internet connection, but someone within a 1/2 mile of you has to have an unsecured wi-fi internet connection. We use it at campgrounds who offer hotspots at the office. We like to have a site far away from the office and this allows us to pick up their signal.
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Well I'm not there so it's hard to make a relatable assessment, but my guess would be to connect to your router with your password then access the www.routerlogin.net web page. Click on the internet tab then select the hotspot you wish to connect to. Then hopefully that webpage will pop up when you open a browser and you can go from there using the info the hotel gave you I guess. By the way if you're able to make it to the page I just described, which may not be the case, I would highly recommend disabling the "Extend my current wireless router's range" option as that would make all of your devices connected to the router visible to the rest of the unsecured network. Well I'm not there so it's hard to make a relatable assessment, but my guess would be to connect to your router with your password then access the www.routerlogin.net web page. Click on the internet tab then select the hotspot you wish to connect to. Then hopefully that webpage will pop up when you open a browser and you can go from there using the info the hotel gave you I guess. By the way if you're able to make it to the page I just described, which may not be the case, I would highly recommend disabling the "Extend my current wireless router's range" option as that would make... » Read More Well I'm not there so it's hard to make a relatable assessment, but my guess would be to connect to your router with your password then access the www.routerlogin.net web page. Click on the internet tab then select the hotspot you wish to connect to. Then hopefully that webpage will pop up when you open a browser and you can go from there using the info the hotel gave you I guess. By the way if you're able to make it to the page I just described, which may not be the case, I would highly recommend disabling the "Extend my current wireless router's range" option as that would make all of your devices connected to the router visible to the rest of the unsecured network. « Show Less
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Not sure how all this works? Can someone please tell me what I need to install this and what does it do? If i understand correctly, I have to already have internet set up in my home, then with this device, i can get wifi for up to serveral devices? so its like a wifi hotspot?
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Yes you can access the internet over WiFi. Not hard to do just follow the directions.
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Are your asking can you locally access the drive or remotely access it? If its on your home network it does not use the Internet. But if you want remote access from outside your house you need the Internet. The only problem I'm having is remote access. I'm on the second drive, first one replaced by Buffalo, and we cannot keep remote web access working!!!
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I am not sure I understood your question. For your PC to connect wirelessly to this router it will need to have Wi-Fi capabilities, built in or through an ad-on device. On the other hand, if you connect you PC to this router using a cable (wired) you can setup a network were your PC can communicate with other wireless devices configured in the router. Of course, in order to keep you internet access this router has to be connect to your cable/DSL modem. I hope that helps.
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It's like most other laptop or computers u will need to hv a internet service ( wi fi, cable, or whatever u hv) in order to use this or most laptop.this laptop does not come with a internet plan. Once u hv a internet providerx it can go online most easily. I guess u can also hook this loptop up with ur phonex if ur cell phone has internet surfing acess, but the speed will b slow, and u will need to figure out how to do it.
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you need a wifi connection in your home. if you have a high speed connection, you should have a router. you just need a password that you set up with your phone compaany. there has been no.problem with this tablet. this summmer my husband and i spent three weeks in motels across the country. it connected to all when i used their password. you can use any wifi connection if you have their password. hope t h is helps.
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I need wifi for my computer. Can this be used for getting my wifi? Iam new at a computer this is my first one. And I need all the help that I can get to use my computer.