wireless connection means you have a wireless network adapter in the portable that connects to a wireless access point on your home network. one of the computers on the network will have a connection to the Internet either via a modem or broadband. without such a network at home, you can connect with wireless only at some location where they provide comaptible wireless hotspots for public use.
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I justed purchased a laptop. How do I connect to the web with out having access to a phone line. What is wireless connecting

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