Need help with my laptop -Toshiba satillite m35x-s109

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by slightlywisted, Nov 25, 2007.

  1. slightlywisted

    slightlywisted Private E-2

    I have this system and just bought a new HP laptop that can be wireless but my toshiba one is 3 yrs old, maybe 4 and I want to be able to use it wireless too. :cry Can anyone tell me what card or whatever I need to get to accomplish this. Yes, I'm severly computer challenged!:eek: I have heard people talk about some card - but have no clue what they are talking aboutrolleyes
     
  2. _dinsdale_

    _dinsdale_ Corporal

    Do you mean wireless LAN (networking to other machines) or due you mean wireless internet (logging onto the internet without a hard-wired modem or LAN connection)?

    The solution is different for each, but both can come in the shape of a PC card that slots into your lappie. Not familiar with you model but the slot is usually found on the side of the machine, sometimes with a "blank" in the slot or a little flap. An alternative can be a USB dongle/adapter which you plug into a spare USB port.

    Dins
     
  3. Bold Eagle

    Bold Eagle MajorGeek

    Ok it does depend on exactly what you already have and what you need.

    Do you just want to connect to your other PC and a wireless router? The Router will be connected to your ISP and then you can connect to that via a PCMCIA Wireless Network Adapter also allowing you to establish connections with your other laptop:

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=706706&sku=D700-2286

    Basically there should be a card slot on the side of your laptop where this card can be placed and allow you wireless LAN capacity.

    Here is a general link on wireless LAN Networking devices for some examples:

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=35&name=Wireless-Networking

    Hope this helps a little.
     
  4. slightlywisted

    slightlywisted Private E-2

    I just want to get online with out having to drag the phone card all over - I feel like a dog on a leash! There is a slot on the right side that can pop out and I can remove a small plastic piece but that is about all I can tell you about it. Thanks for the info.
     
  5. slightlywisted

    slightlywisted Private E-2

    Bald Eagle
    OK - Now what language was that in. I know it wasn't English. Well, no English that I know. I want to get roadrunner - a cable high speed to get online. I hate the slow connection, dragging the phone line, and tying up the phone. Like I need to get off now cause someone wants the phone. Thanks for the info. even if it was Greek to me.:)
     
  6. gimpster123

    gimpster123 Bring out the Gimp.


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