Going on vacation to a place that will have wireless internet but how do I do not know how to get ?

[GregB]

I want to know how to get on the net with a P3.

[GregB]

I have a Dell Latitude C610 P3 1000mgz with 256 memory and I 20 gig HDD and Windows XP Home Edition.

[GregB]

I am going to a Beach House at The Outer Banks that says it has wireless internet access. I have a wireless card which I use at home with Verizon along with my P4 tower. I am a wireless dunce. Any help would be appreciated!

[RightOnline]

Nothing to do with getting online, my friend, but you need more memory. XP is a memory hog (Vista’s worse.), so go to www.kahlon.com and add more RAM to that little old beastie. I recommend, if your system will handle it, a minimum of 1GB for XP.

Once you’re at your destination, just let Windows display available wireless networks and choose one. It’s not hard; I do it all the time. If you want more specific instructions, send me a FReepmail.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

There is wireless internet almost everywhere that is developed. Go to a local Starbucks, or a similar place with layabouts with laptops and see if you can log on.

You will need to have wireless capability in your laptop, most have it built in. Even so, you may need to turn the wireless receiver/transmitter on, probably by using the “FN” + F2 key. Read your owner’s manual.

If you have Vista, try “Connect to>>” and you should see a list of available wireless networks. Select an unsecured one and click “Connect”.

If you don’t see a list, your wireless may be turned off, or you may not have wireless capability.

Good luck.

[visualops]

That notebook has wireless networking built in. If your notebook has at least Service Pack 2 installed then windows will find the wireless network. A bubble pops up from the system tray “wireless networks detected”. Right click the bubble and choose “view available wireless networks”. You can then choose the network and click connect.

[GregB]

I know I am lacking memory I just got this laptop for $50 and will be getting it upgraded. I am going to check my mail and keep my daily thread going...Thanks for your help. I will give you a PM..

[GregB]

My brother got it for me and installed XP Homento see if it worked but I am going to put my copy on it so I can update it before I go..

[firebrand]

Don’t forget that most wireless broadband services have a 30-day trial period before your contract becomes irrevocable. How long is your vacation again?

[Bullish]

Maybe first you could learn how to form a sentence?

[GregB]

Fill me in on what I screwed up?

[GregB]

I see what I did go a head mods and pull this thread I am sorry.

[maddog55]

When I go on vacation, I go on vacation, no laptops, no internet and preferably no phone service and if I do have cell service I screen all calls, if it ain’t family or friends screw it.

[Big Giant Head]

GregB, visualops got it exactly correct. THIS is your answer:

If your notebook has at least Service Pack 2 installed then windows will find the wireless network. A bubble pops up from the system tray “wireless networks detected”. Right click the bubble and choose “view available wireless networks”. You can then choose the network and click connect.

Ignore everything else on this thread.

[visualops]

Nevermind some people can’t be helpful when it’s obvious what you meant even if garbled.

You will want to get your windows updates for security reasons, and also things like the latest browser versions require SP2.

[johncatl]

You really do need more memory.

Take it to a Best Buy or other computer store. Buy the memory there and they should install it for free. Have them test the connectivity of the wireless and show you how it works.

[Condor51]

*** I have a Dell Latitude C610 P3 1000mgz with 256 memory ***

I see you said you bought his for $50, know you're short on RAM and you're going to upgrade it. Well ... here's the bad news ..

Welcome to the world of Dell Hell.

• Your Latitude C610 needs 'PC-133 SDRAM' RAM
  
• You have two memory slots and Dell has yours fill with two 128mb Dimms for your 256mb total.
  
• To run XP to its fullest and fastest you should have at least 1gb of RAM, which mean you need two 512mb Dimms to get 1024mb (1gb+). Don't even think of VISTA which needs 3gb of RAM.
  
• Here's the bad news of Dell Hell:
  One (1) 512mb PC-133 SDRAM Dimm costs... +/-$76.00 each.
  Two will set you back +/-$152.00 + shipping + tax (maybe)

  All this to upgrade a $50.00 computer.

Dell is INFMOUS for making and selling their 'stuff' with the MINIMUM amount of RAM fora functioning computer. And knowing you will HAVE to upgrade and most will go back to Dell, use the MOST EXPENSIVE components they can find. Especially RAM.

I bought a custom built to order Dell pc back in 2000 and from day one it wouldn't run properly, slow as molasses. The Dell Tech guy immediately blamed Windows ME and then said, "Well, you don't have enough memory". I 'screamed', "Then why did you sell it this way! There should have been a warning symbol popup". (if I could have jumped through the phone I would have choked him). Bottom line by the time my 4 yr warranty was over I replaced EVERYTHING inside it except the Motherboard, plus 4 monitors and three Keyboards. My Service file was about two inches thick and they hated it when I called. They even replaced stuff (another monitor and video card) after my warranty expired, IF agreeing that I'd never call them again :-)

And yes I did have to double my RAM to 512mb. I got it when Dell had a sale. It was 'only' $250.00 (I hate DELL)

[GregB]

Thanks for all the help people. I bought a wireless card from Ebay for $12 and put it in. I figured I can get memory also. I will be getting a better one. It works for what I need it for.

[Shyla]

The Outer Banks. My favorite place to be.

Enjoy.

[Condor51]

You're welcome and good luck with your used Dell.

btw, after I posted, I happened to see the RAM Memory dimm's you need for much cheaper, about half the 1st price I posted from another online store. So you can get to 1024mb (1gb+) for about $75.00

Also, I buy all my computer stuff from TigerDirect.com. (I should have checked THEM on those dimm prices, duh)

The computer I'm on now is a Systemax, which is part of the Tiger Direct Corp. I got it almost 3yrs ago. Its USA made and serviced₍₁₎. Only problem I've had was the Power Supply Unit fried - it was my fault, I never cleaned the inside and knew it was running hot. Got a new one, no questions, no charge, and in two days.

(1) No Indian call center where you get 'Tom' and 'Harry' who can barely speak English.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Ignore everything else on this thread.

I still think he should go to a Starbucks or other fine establishment with an unsecured network and do some trial runs. He may be able to iron some bugs now rather than on his busy vacation schedule.