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Posted by Chip Gelmini (Member # 44) on February 11, 2007, 10:35 AM:

Hello to all

Having just aquired a new laptop that is Wireless - G LAN equipped, I would like to know what that means. I have heard the term "WIFI" before but do not know where to begin. If I am correct it has something to do with "hot spots" and "free internet access?"

I have an indicator light that has something to do with this, but trying to search the net comes up dead, as if a connection is not established.

The computer is Acer Aspire Laptop AS-3690 running XP sevice pack 2 @ 1.5 ghtz and 512K-ram with approx 55GB hard drice available space. It has a slot for a card, but the wireless card does not exist I think I have to buy it.

This pc does work just fine when I plug in the cell phone for broadband connection via usb cable (Verizon Mobile Office Kit).

Please help and if possible don't get too technical on me. :-)

Thanks

Posted by Joerg Polzfusz (Member # 602) on February 12, 2007, 07:43 AM:

Hi,

you probably already know everything about Wireless LAN, don't you?

If not:

Wi-Fi is a brand used to show the compatibility of your device.
And the "g" is short for "version g of IEEE 802.11" (alias "IEEE 802.11g")

Hope this helps,
Jörg

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