wi fi connection

[tosh100]

have a laptop with no wifi connection - what do i need to get to connect to a wireless broadband box? where is the cheapest place to get it?

 

[chrisboy]

How old is the laptop? You can get a wifi dongle off ebay, but if the laptop is too old it mightnt be suitable to wifi broadband..

 

[tosh100]

About 4 years old - hp

 

[ClubMan]

What model or detailed specifications?

 

[tosh100]

will post l8r - have'nt details here

 

[chrisboy]

Shouldnt be a problem for a 4 year old laptop..

 

[ClubMan]

If it has a mini-PCI slot that is not already in use then you can get an internal wifi card for it. But if the antenna cable is not preinstalled then it may be hassle to retrofit one. In which case the suggestion above (e.g. USB or PCMCIA/CardBus wireless card) might be an easier option. If you Google for your model number and terms like "wireless card" you will probably find some info.