Broadband

[chefalo]

I have an old computer i am now upgrading to a lap top how do i transfer to the laptop wi fi wireless ass at the moment its plugged into a phone connection my computer but i believe when i get this wi fi i can get rid of my land line is this right.And also as i said above how do i transfer my broadband to the laptop please help thanks

[rojash]

Wifi is a means of communicating over a short distance with your router. In order to use Wifi on the laptop, you'll still need a landline. You will also need a wireless router connected to your landline. Unless you have a USB broadband modem, then all the configuration is inside the router. You simply connect the laptop to the router (whether by cable, or by Wifi). You don't need to "transfer your broadband to your laptop".

[chefalo]

thanks for the help but This is to technical i dont understand could you send an answer in more easy terms to [email protected] if not just on here but i would prefer direct.I can use this cant i and get rid of land line as thats what i thought wi fi was what would i need to get rid of landline.Also could you explain in easy terms what you said before as i need it in simple terms thanks again

[rojash]

Sorry, I don't do direct communication.

"I can use this cant i and get rid of land line as thats what i thought wi fi was "
Maybe that's what you thought Wifi was, but you were wrong. Wifi communicates over very short distances. You can use it in a Wifi hotspot (such as a hotel, airport, etc) or at home. But wherever you use it, it communicates over a short distance with a device called a router, which is connected to a land-line (or cable). So, you still need a land-line if you want to use it at home!

[chefalo]

so whats it called a lap top for if you cant take it on a train etc with you can you do this.And what laptop would i need to take it anywhere as your saying i cant do that with this

[chefalo]

cant i use it with one of them toggle things please help as i have ordered it and it seem s like from what your saying it will be useless thanks

[another-view]

If you mean dongle rather than toggle, they are pretty much useless and should only be used as a last resort.
You can only use wi-fi on a train, if the train happens to offer a wi-fi service. You can't take it into the middle of nowhere and expect to use the internet

[chefalo]

So what laptop do i need to be able to use it anywhere and dont need a land line

[rojash]

"So what laptop do i need to be able to use it anywhere and dont need a land line"
Whatever it is, I'm afraid it hasn't been invented yet.

[chefalo]

so how do i do it without a landline did you say something like a usb router where can i get one of these.And you say it will then work without a landline and i will not have to transfer my broadband.

[chefalo]

sorry you mean i will need a usb broadband modem and then i can use it without transfering broadband and without a landline then.And where can i get one and do i need a specific one my roadband connection is bt yahoo i think.

[chefalo]

is this right

[chefalo]

please let me know thanks