RE: Wireless config?

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From: -Adam.D (AdamD_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/01/05 

Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 16:43:03 -0800

You will need a wlan card to connect to a wireless lan connection (like that
of the ones provided by a linksys wireless router). An aircard is used to
connect to the internet via cell phone signal, not wireless lan.

An example of the type of card you have is here:
http://www.sierrawireless.com/ProductsOrdering/AC775.asp

An example of what you need is here:
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=36&prid=642

-Adam.D

"Steve Marshall" wrote:

> I have a T30 Thinkpad with a Linksys 2.4 ghz aircard that I use very
> successfully to log automatically onto all sorts of wireless networks
> around the country, including TMobile and even roaming on AT&T Cingular.
>
> Our office just set up a wireless network and all are using Macs save
> me. Whereas I can find the network, I cannot log onto it, because I
> never get the chance to enter the password.
>
> What steps do I need to take in this instance to get onto this network?
>

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